NYT Crossword February 3 2026 Answers (2/3/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for February 3 2026 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword February 3, 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 3, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 2/3/26, 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 Daytona 500 org.
7A Cloth shopping bags
12A Advanced to the next round of musical chairs, say
15A "Their exact words were …"
16A Toy company behind Frisbees and Hula Hoops
17A "Sex and the City" network
18A Narrow, focused perspective
20A "___ for one and one for ___!"
21A E, on a compass
22A Villain in Shakespeare's "Othello" and Disney's "Aladdin"
23A Assigned a job
25A Pizzeria fixtures
27A Blackjack player's request
28A Magazine for the small screen since 1953
31A Parent's curt response to a kid's "But why?"
33A Ballet dancer's handrail
34A Unaccompanied
35A "You can say ___ again!"
37A Place for a seaweed body wrap
38A Sign near a freshly applied coat
42A Number represented by candles on a cake
43A Toe treatment, in brief
45A ___ of the Horse (2026 in the Chinese zodiac)
46A "You win! I give up!"
48A One might be sworn to it
50A Golf count
52A Dog harness attachment
53A Beyond well-done
54A Maker of skintight swimwear
56A Exceptionally good, in Gen Z slang
57A "Very funny!"
61A Dallas N.B.A. player, for short
62A What children should use at the library … and a literal description of the circled letters in this puzzle
65A Any number raised to the 0th power
66A "Say cheese!"
67A People with custody of things, typically
68A Toothpaste type
69A Evil spells
70A Feel remorse about
1D Evening, in ads
2D Blue-green hue
3D Pair orbited by the fictional planet Tatooine
4D Use makeup to sculpt and define, as facial features
5D Had a meal
6D Depended (on)
7D Tiny tree branches
8D Very
9D Word before chi or after mai
10D 😎 or ;-P
11D Beethoven's "Moonlight ___"
12D Burger chain with custard-based drinks
13D Ready, willing and ___
14D Spilled the beans
19D Rooftop accessory often shaped like a rooster atop an arrow
24D Salacious material
26D Oceanfront room feature
27D Prefix with pad or port
28D One of eight in a stick of butter: Abbr.
29D Uses an e-cigarette
30D Stage of education
31D Tusked swine
32D Bird on Mexico's flag
34D Fix, at the vet's
36D Some concert souvenirs
39D "Look this way, class"
40D The "T" in STEM, informally
41D Go sour, as milk
44D Slurpee alternative
47D Potentially suspicious response to "What are you doing?"
49D Red bit in a salad
50D "You betcha!"
51D The ___ Project (mental health organization for LGBTQ+ youth)
53D ___ one's time (waits patiently)
54D Skyline haze
55D Window section
56D Submit one's taxes
58D Taiwanese PC maker
59D "Present!"
60D The "A" in T.A.: Abbr.
63D Highest roll of a standard die
64D Have debts

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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