NYT Mini Crossword - February 17, 2026

1. Prefix meaning "eight"

5. Classic poem that begins "I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness"

6. One of the Jenners

7. As one word: A henchman / As two words: "Please proceed"

8. Prickly seedcases

1. "Stop, I'm blushing!"

2. Indicator of difficulty in Connections

3. Identical siblings

4. Repeated cheer at a soccer stadium

6. Soviet spy org.