It seems you’re working on a crossword puzzle and are looking for a summary of today’s NYT Mini crossword. Unfortunately, the content you’ve provided isn’t a full crossword puzzle but rather a snippet of thoughts about a crossword that took place on Wednesday, February 19 (the answers to the crossword are ahead of time). Here’s the crossword in its raw form, with all the clues and answers:
NYT Mini Crossword – Friday, February 19
Across
- Elevator alternative – STEPS
- Evil corporation on Apple TV+’s Severance – LUMON
- Ring-shaped coral reef – ATOLL
- Aura of confidence – MOJO
- ___ Lanka – SRI
Down
- Severely criticizes – SLAMS
- One-on-one academic coach – TUTOR
- A head of our time? – EMOJI
- Preppy shirt – POLO
- Show with a recently aired 50th anniversary special – S.N.L.
This crossword can take a few minutes to complete, but I’m happy with anything below a minute for a weekday puzzle. If you’d like, a detailed solution can be provided for this and other crosswords from the NYT Mini.
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