Our NYT Crossword Hints for February 14, 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 14, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 2/14/26. 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. It's made with two fingers
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10A. They're often taken in December
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12A. Features of many romantic dramas
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14A. Follow me
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15A. Heart test for short
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16A. Subject of study
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18A. Go heavy at the buffet, say
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21A. Kind of car on a long-distance train
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23A. The W.N.B.A.'s Dream, on scoreboards
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24A. Requirement of some dress codes
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28A. Tree of life, in Norse mythology
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29A. Tire meas.
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30A. Intimate footage
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31A. Meadow
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32A. Arrive suddenly and from a distance, metaphorically
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35A. Big drink
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37A. Unlikeable sorts
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38A. Like a nepo baby's life, perhaps
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41A. Things peddled
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43A. B.C. winter hrs.
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44A. Arizona State city
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45A. Where Excalibur was forged
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47A. North African fortress
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48A. Access, as a profitable enterprise
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50A. Potpourri bags
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51A. Ones no longer in office?
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53A. One of the "Golden Girls" of the 2024 Summer Olympics
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54A. Puts one's money on the line
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1D. Smoothed over, in a way
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2D. Suffix with "Benz"
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3D. QB stat: Abbr.
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4D. Attention to detail
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5D. Totally awesome
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6D. Screw or nail, to a Brit
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7D. It’s charged
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8D. Texter's Ta-ta!
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9D. "Oppenheimer" director
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10D. Antagonists in 2013's "Captain Phillips"
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11D. One-of-a-kind figures
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12D. Takes badly?
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13D. Faculty
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14D. Show appreciation, in a way
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17D. Honorific meaning "elder brother"
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19D. Losing team in the “Miracle on Ice”
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20D. Fold
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21D. Govt. divisions
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22D. 'That's clear now'
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25D. Many a private investigator
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26D. Community spirit
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27D. Gymnastics event
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33D. Minor issue
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34D. Greenland expanse
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35D. Stylish confidence
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36D. Show indecision
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39D. Short rows
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40D. Nervous laughs
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42D. County next to Napa
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44D. Take on, or take down
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46D. Violating the rules
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47D. Beer brand from Trinidad and Tobago
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49D. Goose named for its call
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50D. Buckwheat noodle
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52D. Maryland governor Moore
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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