Our NYT Crossword Hints for February 2, 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 2, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 2/2/26. 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. That girl's
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5A. "___ is more" (paradoxical aphorism)
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9A. Receded, as the tide
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14A. With in French
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15A. English boarding school attended by many royals
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16A. First word in two U.S. state names
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17A. Clownfish in a 2003 Pixar film
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18A. Rights advocacy org.
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19A. Makeup of a reef
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20A. Cult classic co-starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell
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23A. Houston baseball players
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24A. Painting the town red, so to speak
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28A. Eggs in a sushi roll
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29A. Addams family cousin
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31A. One arguing in court: Abbr.
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32A. End of a school's web address
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33A. Inspiration for a 2017 Tony-nominated musical
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36A. Bring home, as money
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39A. Great blue expanse
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40A. Goals
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41A. 1993 film that featured "I Got You Babe"
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46A. In the manner of
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47A. Actress Claire of "The Crown"
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48A. Goddess of the dawn
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49A. Letters before Enterprise or Intrepid
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52A. Uncle of Huey, Dewey and Louie
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54A. Bad odor
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56A. Film about which Harold Ramis said "He goes from being a prisoner of that time and place to being master of that time and place"
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60A. Gaze intently
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63A. Red, in Spanish
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64A. Part in a movie
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65A. Sharp, on a TV, informally
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66A. Fat in a bird feeder
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67A. Farthest points
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68A. Takes the edge off
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69A. 'No ifs, __ or buts!'
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70A. Students hurdle
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1D. Building where airplanes are stored
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2D. Really, really
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3D. Like off-site employees
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4D. Scrub
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5D. Results in
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6D. Engrave
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7D. Duet minus one
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8D. Like the proverbial bug in a rug
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9D. Animated film featuring the song "We Don't Talk About Bruno"
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10D. Triumphant cry
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11D. "I'm f-f-freezing!"
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12D. When a flight is due to land, for short
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13D. Alternative to UPS or FedEx
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21D. Dark crime genre
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22D. "How ___ the little busy bee ..."
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25D. ___ Knight ("Star Wars" fighter)
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26D. Actor Scott or Driver
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27D. Fellas
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30D. Rear end, informally
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31D. Common saying
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33D. African grazer
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34D. "The Matrix" character whose name, aptly, is an anagram of ONE
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35D. The "G" of LGBTQ
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36D. "Holy Moses!"
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37D. Folk singer Guthrie
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38D. Horse with a reddish coat
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42D. Pro gridiron officials, informally
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43D. Bird that scientists are trying to bring back from extinction
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44D. Have a round of tequila, perhaps
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45D. Regarding
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49D. Not tied, as shoelaces
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50D. Burns with liquid
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51D. Least likely to start a conversation with a stranger, say
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53D. Have the same opinion
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55D. White heron
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57D. Bear, in constellation names
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58D. A proper one is capitalized
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59D. Spun records, for short
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60D. That girl
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61D. ___ Maria (coffee liqueur)
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62D. Things eliminated with YouTube Premium
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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