Statement that's self-evidently true

Latest answer — February 08, 2026

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Across

  1. 1The Eagles have the only N.F.L. logo that faces this way
  2. 5Statement that's self-evidently true
  3. 7Wash vigorously
  4. 8Classic opera set in Rome
  5. 9To the ___ degree

Down

  1. 1Fourth place in an N.F.L. division, for example
  2. 2Former inmate, informally
  3. 3Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?
  4. 4Trip to the end zone, when combined with this answer's direction?
  5. 6Deg. held by many a C.E.O.

The answer to “Statement that's self-evidently true” in the New York Times Mini crossword is AXIOM — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 8, 2026 at 5-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Statement that's self-evidently true” answer

AXIOM (5 letters)

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Why the answer is AXIOM

AXIOM is the 5-letter solution that fits "Statement that's self-evidently true" in the NYT Mini crossword on February 8, 2026 (5-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does AXIOM mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of AXIOM is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true

When else has “Statement that's self-evidently true” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Statement that's self-evidently true”?

The answer is AXIOM, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Statement that's self-evidently true”?

5 letters: AXIOM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 8, 2026, at 5-Across. Earlier appearances: October 23, 2025 → AXIOM.

Can “Statement that's self-evidently true” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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