NYT Crossword February 20 2026 Answers (2/20/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for February 20 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword February 20, 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 20, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 2/20/26, 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 Disney character who sings "In Summer"
5A Product code used in inventory management
8A Ropes in
14A Ones always grinding at their jobs?
16A Connect
17A Baking sheets, cake pans, muffin tins, etc.
18A Manages
19A Pleasant chill in the air, say
21A Baylor of N.B.A. fame
22A Org. whose work takes many forms?
23A Took in
24A Smear
26A Nahuatl speaker
28A Muse aloud
29A Actress Seehorn of "Pluribus"
30A "I smell trouble ...!"
34A Break down while studying?
37A First place?
38A Docs that deal with sensitive information
39A Miracle on the ___ (surprise French/English victory of W.W. I)
40A Like many working horses, but not many working dogs
42A Binges
43A N.Y.C.-based dance group
46A Wonder
47A Descendants of the Picts
48A Someone you might like to get to know better
52A Wyndham hotel brand
53A Has to keep going
55A Extra
56A Instruction before an M.R.I.
57A Gets wise to?
58A Li'l ___ (tykes)
59A Fix
1D Seller's shorthand for "I'm willing to haggle"
2D W.C.s
3D "Is this being broadcast now?"
4D Posh hotel room amenities
5D Cholesterol-lowering drug
6D ___ Bass, first female mayor of Los Angeles
7D Customer, in tech-speak
8D Social activity that may involve wearing a vest
9D Relaxed
10D "Let it stand"
11D One of the Obamas
12D It has eight players
13D Word with bird or leave
15D Arrogant self-assurance
20D Becomes aged, in a way
24D Extra
25D Was a copycat of
26D To come
27D Shady dealers
29D Trade for cash
31D "Some free advice ..."
32D State bird found in only a single state
33D Valuable deposits
35D They might be made up in the spring
36D Brings in
41D Online nickname
42D Things made by toddlers and directors
43D Hairstyles often associated with the ’60s and ’70s
44D "Well done!"
45D x
47D Wood finish
49D Crispy flaps of crust on sourdough loaves
50D Org. with a "Know Your Rights" campaign
51D ___ Bunny, toon who debuted in "Space Jam"
54D Carry on

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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