NYT Crossword February 9 2026 Answers (2/9/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for February 9 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword February 9, 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 9, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 2/9/26, 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!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for February 9, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A The slightest bit
5A Mariner's septet
9A Picket line crosser
13A Like a situation with only bad outcomes
15A St. Louis's Gateway ___ National Park
16A Voice above tenor
17A Thanksgiving boatful
18A Spanish cat
19A Nutritionist's plan
20A Main drag through Sin City
23A "Fancy meeting you here!"
24A Apply, as a new skill
25A Indigenous Southwestern people
28A Body part that can serve as a pencil holder
30A "Delicious!"
31A Trireme implement
32A Valuable bit in a prospector's pan
37A Like sudokus with very few given digits, generally
38A "Nope, not for me"
39A Online "haha"
40A Steep-walled canyon
41A Hoarse voice
42A Hockey player who typically plays the entire game
44A Explosive-sounding TV channel
45A Crow's call
46A Punk-inspired music genre
47A Minor disruption in the proceedings
49A [Their typo, not mine!]
51A Be a passenger
55A Question to a scaredy-cat … to which the final parts of 20-, 32- and 42-Across would answer "Yes!"
58A "You have a point there"
60A Lake on Ohio's northern border
61A Nine-member musical group
62A Lack of difficulty
63A Pimples
64A Like a lot
65A Amazed
66A From ___ to riches
67A Water pitcher
1D ___-Saxon
2D Scroll read during a bat mitzvah ceremony
3D Overflowing (with)
4D Apportioned
5D Long stories
6D Wipe clean
7D "America's Got Talent" segments
8D Track-and-field event with a 16-pound ball
9D British novelist Jones
10D Portable writing surface
11D Devoured
12D Spam spewer
14D Bill who says "Science rules!" in the intro to his TV show
21D Sanskrit word for "teacher"
22D "Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of ___"
26D Massive
27D Pick from the menu
29D Tiny hill dweller
30D Bellow
32D Measurement around the waist
33D Resident of Muscat
34D Something that's beyond help
35D Luminesce
36D India's smallest state by area
37D What students abide by when they don't cheat
40D Precious stone
42D Period before starting more school
43D Georgia ___ (Atlanta school)
45D Pool player's stick
48D Words to live by
49D Taking to court
50D Some frozen drinks
52D "No need to remind me!"
53D Outdoor John?
54D "Come in"
56D Oceanic predator
57D All ___ day's work
58D Drink served by the Mad Hatter
59D Like the fish in poke

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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