Our NYT Crossword Hints for February 13, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword 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 paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints, February 13, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 2/13/26. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Org. with checkpoints
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4A. Poke accompaniment, at times
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8A. Shoe-shaping tools
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13A. Abso-freaking-lutely!
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15A. A red plastic one might be worn on Halloween
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17A. Skating venue
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18A. "Thumbs down from me"
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19A. Bonkers
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20A. A little sore, say
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22A. It's what you should take, in brief
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23A. Lundi ___, festive Monday observance in New Orleans
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24A. Went after
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25A. Catches
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26A. Casual assent
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27A. Dating qualifier
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28A. Really fancy
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29A. They don't give you the full picture
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32A. The 14.54-carat Apollo Blue, e.g., which sold for more than $42 million in 2017
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34A. Polite, friendly stereotype from the Midwest
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35A. Le contraire de "après"
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36A. Clear a sentence?
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37A. Girl
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40A. Goddess often depicted with peacocks
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41A. Someone singing "Something"
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43A. Alphabetically last nutrient in a multivitamin, often
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44A. Counsel council, for short
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45A. Gives a wave, maybe
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46A. "Andor" actor ___ Luna
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47A. Research scientist's jotting
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49A. Visitor to a fertility clinic. maybe
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51A. Birds whose name comes from the Latin word for "golden"
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52A. 1976 Fleetwood Mac hit said to be inspired by a Welsh witch
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53A. Provincetown catch
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54A. Hit’s counterpart
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55A. Spots
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1D. Widget
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2D. Guarded
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3D. It's handled at the bar
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4D. One with a burning passion?
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5D. Bishop's locale
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6D. Tiny nation claiming over 1,700 years of self-governance
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7D. Cold drinks often topped with evaporated milk
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8D. ___ experience
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9D. Longtime teammate of Derek Jeter, familiarly
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10D. Group of reps
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11D. Poem so beloved by Abraham Lincoln that he carried it in his pocket and memorized it
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12D. Sheryl ___, author of the 2013 best seller "Lean In"
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14D. Many a bonny bairn
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15D. Sharp wind?
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16D. Offerings at a reception
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21D. Ones who don't believe in global revolutions?
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24D. Saves for later, in a way
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25D. Seriously?
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27D. Teammate of Cupid in "A Visit From St. Nicholas"
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28D. Mythological figure who turns men into pigs
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29D. Spiritual sustenance
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30D. Sped right through the stop signal
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31D. Pop up
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32D. Ones offering cheap shots?
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33D. How the Quran is written
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34D. Honolulu thank you
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37D. Ferruginous pigment
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38D. Close with
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39D. Puts down?
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41D. Like some breath
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42D. Blinkers?
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43D. Canyon with a much-hiked section called the Narrows
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45D. Word with guitar or go
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46D. Historic event the French call "le jour J"
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48D. "___ I!" (negative reply)
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50D. Director Coppola of 2024's "The Last Showgirl"
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.
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