NYT Crossword February 24 2026 Answers (2/24/26)

Our NYT Crossword February 24, 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 24, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 2/24/26, 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	Utter rubbish
6A	Yellowish color for old computer graphics
11A	Showing a smirk, say
14A	"Make that two!"
15A	Actress Watts of "The Friend"
16A	Half of a giggle
17A	Nuyoricans, e.g.
19A	Doc who's seen for sinusitis
20A	Went on the fritz
21A	Grand project begun by the London Philological Society, in brief
22A	Snowman in "Frozen"
24A	Fender Stratocaster, e.g.
29A	Its base unit is the kilogram
30A	Self-written life story, informally
31A	Deer ___ (road sign)
33A	Otherwise called, in brief
34A	Brand of squishy balls
35A	Involuntary movement
36A	"The Disrobing of Christ," e.g.
40A	Fish in some onigiri
41A	One way to leave a door
43A	Asset for a thrower
44A	Old tape players
46A	Tiny swine
48A	One of the matriarchs in Judaism
50A	Thyroid, e.g.
54A	Oft-discarded part of an orange
55A	Some reproductive cells
56A	Baby ones are joeys, familiarly
58A	Sprightly dance
59A	Dress for a soirée, e.g.
63A	Prefix with sex or brow
64A	Protection against flooding
65A	Group of smarties
66A	"___ Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
67A	Coffeehouse chain that owns the domain coffee.com
68A	Inch (up)
1D	Contacted quickly online, informally
2D	Fix, as shoelaces
3D	Blues legend Waters
4D	Formally denounce
5D	Carp in a Japanese pond
6D	Brings to a boil?
7D	___ Gras
8D	Honeybun
9D	LiMu ___ (insurance bird)
10D	Remove, as a page of a notebook
11D	Brew that's often a little cloudy and fruity
12D	Festivals often featuring jousting knights, for short
13D	Nevertheless
18D	Beds that might have wheels
23D	Either bronze animal in front of the Art Institute of Chicago
25D	Word after rib or batting
26D	Centerpiece of a birthday celebration
27D	Green dip, slangily
28D	[Hi-lar-ious!]
31D	President of China beginning in 2013
32D	"This is pretty cool!"
33D	Asset for a thrower
35D	Make friendly to humans
37D	Hideout
38D	Supermodel Hadid
39D	Avocado-shaped
42D	Civil disturbance
45D	Juice box?
47D	I.T. pro's offering
48D	Imposes, as a tax
49D	Jennifer who wrote "A Visit From the Goon Squad"
51D	Pretty large jazz combo
52D	Whom a diary is often shown to
53D	Search for groundwater, in a way
57D	Jacket closer
58D	Au ___ (how roast beef may be served)
60D	Shape for flying geese
61D	Apple taster in Eden
62D	Car brand with the Hummer E.V.

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.