NYT Crossword February 28 2026 Answers (2/28/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for February 28 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword February 28, 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 28, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 2/28/26, 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 Set unambitious goals
7A One playing beerball, perhaps
14A Tolkien ring bearer
16A Precious person
17A Phrase you might say while pointing at a photograph
18A Goes against the rule?
19A Musical set in Alphabet City
20A Term of endearment appropriated from 9-Down
22A Part of a Blues Brothers outfit
23A Animated friend of Sebastian the crab
25A Some arm muscles, informally
27A Cassiterite is a source of it
28A Robert Frost's middle name
29A ___ Allen Express, Amtrak train from New York City to Burlington, Vt.
31A Innermost moon of Neptune
33A Pressure gauge?
35A Past, colloquially
36A Symbols used to group blocks of computer code
37A Was on the sidelines
38A Breathlessness
39A Polynesian staple
42A Not mainstream, as some music genres
43A Fuss
44A Weakens, as an overly strong character, in video game lingo
46A Angora fabric
49A Utmost
51A ___ Tung, star of cable TV's "The Summer I Turned Pretty"
52A Did a bedtime task
54A Modern banking convenience
56A Musical sample added for excitement
57A Animals in an early-2000s virtual fad
58A Entered again
59A One might play at home
1D Kind of projection
2D Call at a roll call
3D Big jerk
4D Drink often sipped
5D Rap pioneers, slangily
6D Space to develop as a person?
7D In brief, to whom Grover Cleveland once said "I am making a strange wish for you ... that you may never be president of the United States"
8D School houses?
9D Dialect that is responsible for a large majority of Gen Z slang
10D Put one's foot down
11D Decorative items worn at Western galas
12D Like defendants at court
13D Principle of improv comedy
15D Gay nightlife spot with a dress requirement
21D Error correction tool
24D Uncork, so to speak
26D Body bronzer
30D ___ Story (punny nickname for the "Iliad")
31D Like the lion killed by Hercules
32D Scientific classification for birds
33D Tesla, for one
34D Affliction treated with a nit comb
35D Acting like a sore loser, informally
36D ___ counter
37D South Indian lentil stew
39D Following etiquette
40D Recently
41D Declaration after "because"
43D French relative
45D Skip the ceremony, say
47D Like some unmoisturized skin
48D Blue-roofed restaurant
50D Coral and sand, for two
53D Popular role-playing game since 1974, informally
55D One whose eyes are "all aglow" in "The Christmas Song"

We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is 5×5, compared to the full‑sized New York Times Crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). If you want something in between, the NYT Midi Crossword offers between a 9×9 and 11×11 grid with a medium‑level challenge that bridges the gap between the Mini and the full puzzle—making it a great option for players looking to level up. 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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