Our NYT Crossword Hints for February 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 2/18/26. 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. Genre for James Brown or Al Green, informally
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6A. Biblical name for Syria
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10A. International agreements
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15A. 'That's ___' (Dean Martin classic)
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16A. Plumb mad
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17A. Ancient Greek marketplace
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18A. Dwindled away
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20A. ___ Aran, heroine of Nintendo's Metroid
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21A. 🕘⏳⏰
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23A. Gullible one
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24A. Pepper that's two steps above poblano on the Scoville scale
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25A. Irritated outburst
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28A. Carnaval city, informally
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30A. Smallish batteries
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31A. Reservoir producer
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34A. Bounty
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38A. Favorable starting point of an auto race
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39A. 🤙👏👋
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43A. The Farm Service Agcy. is part of it
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44A. Some wand wielders
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45A. Trident-shaped letter
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46A. QB's call
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49A. Write "their" for "there," say
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50A. Slopping spot
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51A. Offensively odorous
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55A. Noted wildlife refuge
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57A. 💬🗣️🗯️
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62A. Cara of "Fame" fame
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63A. Digital capture
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65A. Enchantress of Greek mythology
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66A. Popular D.I.Y. website
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67A. Go after
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68A. Nincompoops
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69A. Rackets
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70A. Reduced to crumbs, say
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1D. What a fall guy has to take, with "the"
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2D. Home of the Big 12's Cyclones
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3D. Terse denial
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4D. Remains
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5D. Leader of the Sharks in "West Side Story"
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6D. Gucci of fashion
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7D. Locales for some urban gardens
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8D. Like the accents in "déclassé"
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9D. Godzilla foe
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10D. Elbows and bow ties
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11D. Once more
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12D. Best-selling home computers of the 1980s
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13D. On the money
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14D. Freshness?
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19D. Observation
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22D. It might be a stretch for historians
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25D. Fill an automobile tank … or boost the confidence of, in slang
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26D. Deep chasm
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27D. Pips
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29D. Demon of Japanese folklore
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32D. On guard
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33D. Like some buns and bedrooms
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35D. Org. for Wizards and Magic
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36D. Includes, in a way
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37D. One of the "six enemies of the mind," in Hinduism
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38D. Big name in water filters
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40D. Old-fashioned word that's a homophone of 49-Across
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41D. Distressing encounter
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42D. ___ Howard, Oscar-nominated actor for 2005's "Hustle & Flow"
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46D. New workmates
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47D. Manipulate
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48D. Cast
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52D. Meager measure of compassion?
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53D. Traditional rice cake snack on Japanese New Year
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54D. Actor Zac of "High School Musical"
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56D. Singer with the 2009 #1 hit "Tik Tok"
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57D. Acronym on a W-2
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58D. Bluish-purple bloom
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59D. Wraps up
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60D. Tête-à-tête
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61D. Firefighting aid
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64D. X
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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