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Answers to each clue for the February 22, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

With the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have obtained a detailed study of the activity from the Milky Way's central black hole.

The U.S. Space Force released a view of Earth captured by its X-37B robotic spaceplane, which can spend years at a time conducting experiments in orbit.

Space-borne UFOs or UAPs (unidentified anomalous phenomena) may go unreported to government agencies because of a loophole in how these mysterious objects are legally defined.

The fight over TikTok's fate continues, as potential buyers emerge to prevent a U.S. ban before Trump's deadline.

Each total lunar eclipse, like the one happening in March 2025, is different, owing to factors like conditions in Earth's atmosphere, which changes the way sunlight is ultimately projected onto the moon.

Get a refurbished MacBook Air for just $230 (reg. $999) while supplies last. Fewer than 50 remain — grab yours before they’re gone.

The PlayAIBox Wireless Adapter is on sale for $84.97 (reg. $129) for a little while longer.

1min.AI’s Advanced Business Plan offers a powerful, all-in-one AI toolkit for just $99.99 — no recurring fees, just lifetime access.

Discover the NanoPhone, a miniaturized smartphone that packs all the essential features into a sleek, ultra-portable design.

This Microsoft Office license is only discounted to $34.97 until February 23. It has Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for Windows computers.

Scammers are taking advantage of confusion between DOGE and dogecoin.

A virtual private network lets you skirt the prying eyes of your ISP and bypass geo-restrictions. The best VPNs we've tested include TunnelBear and NordVPN.

I've tested over 20 top robot vacs at home to narrow down the best robot vacuums for carpet, hard floors, and everything in between.

Headway Premium is a mobile app that makes learning more accessible through quick summaries and insights pulled from over 1,500 of the top non-fiction books.

How to live stream F1 2025 for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream England vs. Scotland in the 2025 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Wales vs. Ireland in the 2025 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Australia vs. England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy for free from anywhere in the world.

The best tablets for drawing from top brands like Apple and Samsung.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1344 on February 22, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

RE:Ukraine Villages is a digital tool which aims to preserve Ukraine's unique village architecture.

For A$62, get lifetime access to Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Windows and Mac devices.

The Perplexity CEO confirmed that its Deep Research tool is built from a customized version of DeepSeek R1, but like any LLM, there are inaccuracies.

The website we all used before Google Maps is back with a goofy little web toy that lets you name the Gulf of Mexico whatever.

According to a new SEC filing, Meta execs can expect a major increase in bonuses, as the company downsizes its workforce.

Check out where your laptop and smartphone land on the repairability scorecard.

Errol Morris' "CHAOS: The Manson Murders" hits Netflix on March 7.

As of Feb. 21, you can snag the Logitech POP ICON keyboard and mouse combo for just $59.49 at Amazon.

The internet spun a tale of an anglerfish seeking the sun, but marine experts say this behavior is more likely due to stress or injury.

"Avatar: Seven Havens" takes place after "The Legend of Korra." Here's what we want to see from the upcoming series.

As of Feb. 21, get the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 for $600 off at B&H Photo.

The iPhone 16e may not have MagSafe support, but these phone cases from Speck provide a nifty workaround for Apple's latest smartphone. Also, they're 50% off at Best Buy, just $24.99.

As of Feb. 21, get a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 with a free watch band from Samsung.

The best Amazon deals on Feb. 21 include the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, Apple AirTags, Garmin vivoactive 5, Samsung M8 smart monitor, and Logitech POP mouse.

As of Feb. 21, you can get the LG StanbyMe portable touchscreen monitor for $896.99, down from $999.99, at Amazon. That's a $103 discount.

As of Feb. 21, PlayStation owners can snag a 12-month PS Plus Premium membership for $60 off the usual price. That's just $99.99 for a whole year of the Game-Pass-esque subscription service, rather than $159.99.

Fast charge all your devices with the Anker Prime Power Bank. Now just $149.99 at Amazon— a $30 savings.

Twitch streamers now have to worry about a storage limit for highlights and uploads, but VODs are unaffected.

A little bit of Victorian London history in Steven Knight's new Disney+/Hulu show.

As of Feb. 21, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE for 36% off at Amazon.

A Polish startup unveiled Protoclone, a disturbingly lifelike, bleeding android that looks ripped from a horror film.

Questlove's 'Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)' asks the question "Is there a burden on Black Genius?" The film's producer Joseph Patel gives us a deep look into the film, Sly Stone's legacy, and the burden that comes with success for Black artists.