NYT Mini Crossword Answers 02/19/2025

PlantNet or iNaturalist, e.g.

APP – Both are mobile applications for identifying plants and animals.

British singer whose Carpool Karaoke video has over 250 million views on YouTube

ADELE – The famous singer known for hits like Hello and Someone Like You.

Floral symbol in Buddhist art

LOTUS – A sacred flower representing purity and enlightenment.

Parcel of land

TRACT – A large stretch of land, often used for real estate or agriculture.

Antlered grazer in Yellowstone

ELK – A large deer species commonly found in Yellowstone National Park.

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Love to pieces

ADORE – A strong expression of love and affection.

Part of a flower

PETAL – The colorful, often fragrant part of a flower.

Remove, as a 2-Down

PLUCK – To pick or pull something, like a flower petal.

Ctrl-___-Delete

ALT – A key used in the common keyboard shortcut for restarting or opening Task Manager.

Jokey suffix with “best”

EST – Used humorously to exaggerate, like in “bestest.”