NYT Crossword February 5 2026 Answers (2/5/26)

Our NYT Crossword February 5, 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 5, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 2/5/26, 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	Dives into
6A	Cause to crack up
10A	Pillow covering
14A	Florida's ___ National Forest
15A	Give quite a shock
16A	Antifur org.
17A	| $ | $ | $ | $ |
19A	Sheltered from the wind
20A	Charge on imports
21A	Bible-inspired tourist attraction in Williamstown, Ky.
22A	Excel spreadsheets, essentially
23A	Go (for)
24A	| : : : | / /
27A	"How dare you!" looks
29A	Tree whose "slippery" variety has medicinal bark
30A	Mistake "air" for "heir," say
31A	Chick checker of a sort
32A	Put one's hands together
34A	About
35A	Classic Jack Kerouac novel … or where you'll find 17-, 24-, 49- and 58-Across
38A	Fundamentals
41A	Helps out
42A	Spinal stack
46A	Grassy grazing ground
47A	Wrestling match ender
48A	Racer's final go-round
49A	| : : :--|
53A	Gershwin brother
54A	Adds to a stuffed suitcase, say
55A	Schedule pro
56A	Choice of bands, for short
57A	Church nook
58A	|X:X:X:X| |X:X:X:X| |X:X:X:X|
61A	Crown
62A	Dynamic starter?
63A	Fictional region that includes Bag End
64A	Slap (at)
65A	"Your turn," on a radio
66A	Sent up on social media, say
1D	Show-offs
2D	Not many
3D	Levy that helped fund the Erie Canal
4D	Friend in tough times
5D	Paragraph starter, perhaps
6D	Archive
7D	Potato pancake for Hanukkah
8D	Campfire residue
9D	"Definitely!"
10D	Prince Harry, per his memoir's title
11D	Genomic shapes
12D	Put up with put-downs
13D	Baton wielder
18D	Galley implements
22D	Class that may require a change of clothes
24D	Leaves in a waiting room?
25D	Becomes tiresome
26D	Brand in the pet aisle
28D	Some vintage autos
32D	Khaki alternative
33D	Played the first card
34D	Possible score seven points after love-love
36D	Follow
37D	In unison, musically
38D	Case of emergency?
39D	Source of a large print
40D	Card game played with two decks
43D	Meat stick brand
44D	Commuter's charge
45D	Barraged with irrelevant material
47D	HPs, e.g.
48D	First tennis player to achieve a Golden Slam
50D	Become acquainted via Gmail, say
51D	Jump ___ (horror movie staple)
52D	Willing to take part in
56D	Pine
58D	Confucian "way"
59D	Energize, with "up"
60D	Suffix with capital

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.