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

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for February 2 2026 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword February 2, 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 2, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 2/2/26, 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!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for February 2, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A That girl's
5A "___ is more" (paradoxical aphorism)
9A Receded, as the tide
14A With, in French
15A English boarding school attended by many royals
16A First word in two U.S. state names
17A Clownfish in a 2003 Pixar film
18A Rights advocacy org.
19A Makeup of a reef
20A Cult classic co-starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell
23A Houston baseball players
24A Painting the town red, so to speak
28A Eggs in a sushi roll
29A Addams Family cousin
31A One arguing in court: Abbr.
32A End of a school's web address
33A Inspiration for a 2017 Tony-nominated musical
36A Bring home, as money
39A Great blue expanse
40A Goals
41A 1993 film that featured "I Got You Babe"
46A In the manner of
47A Actress Claire of "The Crown"
48A Goddess of the dawn
49A Letters before Enterprise or Intrepid
52A Uncle of Huey, Dewey and Louie
54A Bad odor
56A Film about which Harold Ramis said "He goes from being a prisoner of that time and place to being master of that time and place"
60A Gaze intently
63A Red, in Spanish
64A Part in a movie
65A Sharp, on a TV, informally
66A Fat in a bird feeder
67A Farthest points
68A Takes the edge off
69A No ifs, ___ or buts
70A Student's hurdle
1D Building where airplanes are stored
2D Really, really
3D Like off-site employees
4D Scrub
5D Results in
6D Engrave
7D Duet minus one
8D Like the proverbial bug in a rug
9D Animated film featuring the song "We Don't Talk About Bruno"
10D Triumphant cry
11D [I'm f-f-freezing!]
12D When a flight is due to land, for short
13D Alternative to UPS or FedEx
21D Dark crime genre
22D "How ___ the little busy bee ..."
25D ___ Knight ("Star Wars" fighter)
26D Actor Scott or Driver
27D Fellas
30D Rear end, informally
31D Common saying
33D African grazer
34D "The Matrix" character whose name, aptly, is an anagram of ONE
35D The "G" of LGBTQ+
36D "Holy Moses!"
37D Folk singer Guthrie
38D Horse with a reddish coat
42D Pro gridiron officials, informally
43D Bird that scientists are trying to bring back from extinction
44D Have a round of tequila, perhaps
45D Regarding
49D Not tied, as shoelaces
50D Burns with liquid
51D Least likely to start a conversation with a stranger, say
53D Have the same opinion
55D White heron
57D Bear in constellation names
58D A proper one is capitalized
59D Spun records, for short
60D That girl
61D ___ Maria (coffee liqueur)
62D Things eliminated with YouTube Premium

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.

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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.

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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.

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Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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