NYT Mini Crossword - February 4, 2026

1. "The Rachel Maddow Show" channel, after a 2025 rebranding

6. Childhood

7. Greek letter after zeta and eta

8. What helicopter parents do

9. Sound at the dog park

1. "Cats always land on their feet," e.g.

2. Neighborhood in both London and Manhattan

3. ___ York, Spanish name for New York

4. Furry mammal that eats crustaceans

5. Docking area