NYT Crossword February 6 2026 Answers (2/6/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for February 6 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword February 6, 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 6, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 2/6/26, 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 Tiny feature of a spork
6A Certain computer picture files
10A Isn't oneself?
14A Reds' fandom?
16A Like a pointless point
17A Nick of time
18A Digging
19A Manning who threw the "Helmet Catch"
20A Finishes a season, say
21A Tavern menu header
22A Iconic Disneyland ride
25A Muscle by the rotator cuff, for short
26A Popular font
27A Sweetwater 420 is a "pale" one
28A "That's awful!"
30A Minecraft block crafted using gunpowder and sand
31A Org. created by the National Security Act of 1947
32A Mason, e.g.
36A Suddenly quit texting, say
39A Estádio do Maracanã cheer
40A Edge of a snifter
42A "___ Luna," Isabel Allende novel
43A Played out
44A "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" grouping
46A First name in soul music
49A Phenomenon through which luxuries become necessities
52A Embedded design
53A Reach out to
54A Crime ring, for short?
56A Simone Biles or Tom Brady, acronymically
57A Challenge for a gamer
59A Home improvement site, after a 2021 rebranding
60A Sarcastic reply to a threat
61A Settle into a new home
62A Word with wax or butter
63A Bantu ___ (hairstyle)
1D Piece of equipment for some dancers
2D U.S. travel requirement starting in 2025
3D Opposite of remote
4D "Kidding!"
5D What gives you the time and place?
6D Vegetable also known as a Mexican turnip
7D Derisive term for unattractive public sculptures
8D Classic mixed drink developed in Singapore
9D Lachrymose
10D Kind of acid
11D Shrink
12D Whopper
13D Suddenly conk out
15D "Hearts are ___ for the breakin'" (Taylor Swift lyric)
21D Parliament constituent
23D Entered a bear market, say
24D Woodworking tool
29D Jeweler's unit
32D Rowdy
33D Like a Swiss Army knife
34D Relationship warning signs
35D Dwelling that epitomizes simple living
37D Bring three suitcases to a weekend trip, say
38D Quench
41D Actress McCarthy of "Bridesmaids"
44D Stage name of South Korean rapper Park Jae-sang
45D Divulges
47D Commedia dell'arte setting
48D Auxiliary program
50D Fail spectacularly
51D Modern name of the first National League champions (1876)
55D Places for clams and oysters
57D Tie one on at dinner
58D Earn a bronze?

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.

Christine Mielke

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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