NYT Crossword February 19 2026 Answers (2/19/26)

Our NYT Crossword February 19, 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 19, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 2/19/26, 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	Punk rocker Joan
5A	Choctaw or Chickasaw
10A	Design detail
14A	"Up and ___!" (catchphrase for a physicist)
15A	In possession of
17A	Tibetan title
18A	Courting disaster, slangily
21A	Fraternity party order
22A	Symbol of protection
23A	Part of a window above the apron
24A	One-half of a golf partnership, perhaps
25A	Sound of disapproval
27A	Concludes
29A	Uses a shampoo bottle as a microphone, perhaps
34A	Swindled
35A	Boxing champ Laila
36A	Subject of the Edward Snowden leaks, in brief
37A	Jot down
38A	Makes a noise like an electric fan
40A	Australian actor Eric
44A	"___ Father …"
46A	Concert souvenir
47A	River to the Rio Grande
48A	They may have knowledge of corporate secrets
51A	Be defeated by
52A	"___ of the D'Urbervilles"
53A	Big name in London
54A	Big beginning?
56A	Servant of Sauron in "The Lord of the Rings"
57A	Short flight
60A	Better choice, given the options … or the circled squares vis-à-vis the shaded ones?
64A	Volunteer's words
65A	Completely immersed, perhaps
66A	Some colorful plastic items in the seasonal aisle in the spring
67A	Noted Punxsutawney resident
68A	Source of some aerial shots
69A	"Take ___!"
1D	Part of a royal flush
2D	Raison d'___
3D	Metaphor for a challenging puzzle
4D	"Eww … just eww"
5D	Want very much, with "for"
6D	Major, e.g.
7D	Reproductive option, for short
8D	Some paragraphs in playbills
9D	Improve
10D	High-end camera, for short
11D	Penniless one
12D	Mideast leaders
13D	Spot to play baccarat
16D	Gas units
19D	Talking back to
20D	Is really bad, in slang
26D	Formed from molten lava
28D	Sunken treasure sites
29D	You can request a new one on religious grounds if it contains "666": Abbr.
30D	"What was ___ think?"
31D	"Yeah, right!"
32D	Ruling class
33D	Fathers
38D	Dickens and Dickinson
39D	Varnish ingredient
41D	Card game clarification
42D	Neither's partner
43D	Buffoon
45D	"I'm at your disposal"
47D	Bishop, e.g.
48D	Japanese word that's sometimes translated as "planted in a pot"
49D	Commentator's call after a missed field goal
50D	Took steps
51D	Medieval cure-all
53D	Radar operator's concern
55D	Over yonder
56D	Wilson of the Frat Pack
58D	Actress Kurylenko
59D	"Over here!"
61D	Sketch show with Colin Jost, in brief
62D	Fight-ending letters
63D	Screen, as a candidate

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.