NYT Crossword February 13 2026 Answers (2/13/26)

Our NYT Crossword February 13, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword February 13, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 2/13/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
1A	Org. with checkpoints
4A	Poke accompaniment, at times
8A	Shoe-shaping tools
13A	"Abso-freaking-lutely!"
15A	A red plastic one might be worn on Halloween
17A	Skating venue
18A	"Thumbs-down from me"
19A	Bonkers
20A	A little sore, say
22A	It's what you should take, in brief
23A	Lundi ___, festive Monday observance in New Orleans
24A	Went after
25A	Catches
26A	Casual assent
27A	Dating qualifier
28A	Really fancy?
29A	They don't give you the full picture
32A	The 14.54-carat Apollo Blue, e.g., which sold for more than $42 million in 2017
34A	Polite, friendly stereotype from the Midwest
35A	Le contraire de "après"
36A	Clear a sentence?
37A	"Girl!"
40A	Goddess often depicted with peacocks
41A	Someone singing "Something"
43A	Alphabetically last nutrient in a multivitamin, often
44A	Counsel council, for short
45A	Gives a wave, maybe
46A	"Andor" actor ___ Luna
47A	Research scientist's jotting
49A	Visitor to a fertility clinic. maybe
51A	Birds whose name comes from the Latin word for "golden"
52A	1976 Fleetwood Mac hit said to be inspired by a Welsh witch
53A	Provincetown catch
54A	Hit's counterpart
55A	Spots
1D	Widget
2D	Guarded
3D	It's handled at the bar
4D	One with a burning passion?
5D	Bishop's locale
6D	Tiny nation claiming over 1,700 years of self-governance
7D	Cold drinks often topped with evaporated milk
8D	___ experience
9D	Longtime teammate of Derek Jeter, familiarly
10D	Group of reps
11D	Poem so beloved by Abraham Lincoln that he carried it in his pocket and memorized it
12D	Sheryl ___, author of the 2013 best seller "Lean In"
14D	Many a bonny bairn
15D	Sharp wind?
16D	Offerings at a reception
21D	Ones who don't believe in global revolutions?
24D	Saves for later, in a way
25D	"Seriously!"
27D	Teammate of Cupid in "A Visit From St. Nicholas"
28D	Mythological figure who turns men into pigs
29D	Spiritual sustenance
30D	Sped right through the stop signal
31D	Pop up
32D	Ones offering cheap shots?
33D	How the Quran is written
34D	Honolulu thank you
37D	Ferruginous pigment
38D	Close (with)
39D	Puts down
41D	Like some breath
42D	Blinkers?
43D	Canyon with a much-hiked section called the Narrows
45D	Word with guitar or go
46D	Historic event the French call "le jour J"
48D	"___ I!" (negative reply)
50D	Director Coppola of 2024's "The Last Showgirl"

We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.

The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.

The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.

Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day's puzzle.

If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.