NYT Crossword February 26 2025 Answers (2/26/25)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for February 26 2025 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword February 26, 2025 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 26, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 2/26/25, 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 26, 2025 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A "___ Ever" (Elvis song in "G.I. Blues")
6A Stepped (on)
10A Hits up on Slack, say
13A Eggplant is a commonly used one
14A Contents of some shots
15A Sandwich in a soft tortilla
16A D to F, e.g., in music
18A Certain trekker
19A Cleverly understanding
20A #50 on a table
21A City that was home for the Wright brothers
23A Bun contents
25A Frequent filler for a po' boy
26A Area of frenetic dancing
29A Not so hot
30A "Stan" rapper
31A Not feel so hot
32A Yale Bulldogs, by another name
36A Alert
37A Serious mix-up
39A Numismatic rating
40A Donkey Kong Country console, for short
41A Munchkin
42A Word with sound or side
44A 1/13 or 2/13
46A Exotic pet store offerings
47A Writer's starting point
50A Indian tourist site
51A Stunt performer on "Jackass"
52A Some OT enders
53A It may be induced
57A Field of Jean-Luc Godard
58A Preppy fabric
61A Powerful server
62A Competitive poker?
63A Warrant
64A Pixar's Remy, for one
65A Slip (into)
66A Fruit that may be poached
1D Aid in seeking a record contract
2D "Sure, you can include me"
3D "___ ask!"
4D Inspiration for a seafood chain
5D Tune
6D "Ammo" for a modern-day cannon
7D It may be a handful
8D Bruins' Bobby
9D Creepy crawler
10D Steamed
11D Rank achieved by Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby"
12D Quick trips by car
15D What a stereotypical bartender asks after a horse walks into a bar
17D "It's been ages!"
22D ___ last resort
24D Donkey Kong, e.g.
25D Award since 1956
26D Kitten cries
27D Arab League member
28D Engender
31D Title sitcom character voiced by Paul Fusco
33D Concern for a bank
34D People in Disney's "The Emperor's New Groove"
35D A bar for "Cheers" and a coffee shop for "Friends"
38D "Who ___?"
43D Pelt
45D Fall to 0% battery
46D "For sure!"
47D "Dune" actor Isaac
48D Seat of New York's Oneida County
49D Part of a doctrine
52D Charges
54D Side dish that's commonly fried
55D Yom Kippur War leader
56D They may be dark or graphic
59D Org. with the Acid Rain Program
60D One who looks at slides?

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.

NYT Crossword (Main Grid)
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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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