NYT Crossword February 21 2026 Answers (2/21/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for February 21 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword February 21, 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 21, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 2/21/26, 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 21, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Look to give nothing away?
11A European city on the Bay of Angels
15A Film subgenre exemplified by "The Thing" or "The Fly"
16A Like some fixations
17A It gets folded and pressed
18A Split in two
19A Posts on Insta
20A The third primary chakra is located just above it
21A Foundations of many dad jokes
22A "Right, right, right"
24A Yom Kippur topic
25A Certain slip-on
27A Merely hinted at
29A Author of "The Fisherman and His Flute"
31A Clip-on mic, for short
32A Many great athletes play with it
34A Architect's tool
36A A cow can produce about 200 pounds of it a year
39A In pieces
40A Items of some import?
41A Rachel ___, author of "Heated Rivalry"
42A Savory latke topping
43A Sidney who directed "12 Angry Men"
45A "Quiet, you!"
49A Formula 1 star, e.g.
51A Shade similar to avocado
53A "Sick!"
54A On a chain, say
55A A lot of paperwork
57A The W.N.B.A.'s Mercury, on scoreboards
58A Steps to a lively tune
59A How low can you go?
61A "Right now!"
62A What roller coasters are designed to do
63A Flat earth?
64A Item for purchase with a question mark on its side
1D Smoking spot
2D Mrs. John Quincy Adams
3D Campaign leader, informally
4D Overseer of the Erie Canal, in brief
5D "Star Trek" villain played by Ricardo Montalbán
6D Some diner drinks
7D They might have all the answers
8D Pink-furred cat in "Garfield"
9D With 26-Down, basic instruction to a dog
10D New ___ (official cap maker for M.L.B.)
11D Like a spoilsport
12D Totally foolproof
13D Many key changes take place in it
14D Herd at Yellowstone
21D It's a surprise, of course!
23D Chinese symbol of prosperity
25D Group of companions
26D See 9-Down
28D Followed surreptitiously
30D Beginner's set
33D Rack up
35D Ruined
36D Blend into one
37D Free spirits?
38D Hydrogen sulfide, e.g.
44D Big times
46D You might hear a hiss when it's pulled
47D Defunct image editor
48D Chile con carne cuisine
50D Hornet genus
52D Take a constitutional
55D Cunning
56D Go to the moon
58D Play together, in a way
59D Phase for dreamers
60D "___ me!"

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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