Our NYT Crossword Hints for February 6, 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 6, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 2/6/26. 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. Tiny feature of a spork
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6A. Certain computer picture files
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10A. Isn't oneself?
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14A. Reds' fandom?
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16A. Like a pointless point
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17A. Nick of time
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18A. Digging
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19A. Manning who threw the "Helmet Catch"
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20A. Finishes a season, say
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21A. Tavern menu header
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22A. Iconic Disneyland ride
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25A. Muscle by the rotator cuff, for short
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26A. Popular font
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27A. Sweetwater 420 is a "pale" one
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28A. 'That's awful!'
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30A. Minecraft block crafted using gunpowder and sand
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31A. Org. created by the National Security Act of 1947
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32A. Mason, e.g.
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36A. Suddenly quit texting, say
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39A. Estádio do Maracanã cheer
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40A. Edge of a snifter
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42A. ___ Luna (Isabel Allende novel)
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43A. Played out
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44A. "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" grouping
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46A. First name in soul music
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49A. Phenomenon through which luxuries become necessities
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52A. Embedded design
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53A. Reach out to
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54A. Crime ring, for short?
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56A. Simone Biles or Tom Brady, acronymically
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57A. Challenge for a gamer
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59A. Home improvement site, after a 2021 rebranding
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60A. Sarcastic reply to a threat
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61A. Settle into a new home
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62A. Word with wax or butter
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63A. Bantu ___ (hairstyle)
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1D. Piece of equipment for some dancers
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2D. U.S. travel requirement starting in 2025
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3D. Opposite of "remote"
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4D. “Kidding!”
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5D. What gives you the time and place?
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6D. Vegetable also known as a Mexican turnip
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7D. Derisive term for unattractive public sculptures
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8D. Classic mixed drink developed in Singapore
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9D. Lachrymose
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10D. Kind of acid
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11D. Shrink
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12D. Whopper
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13D. Suddenly conk out
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15D. "Hearts are ___ for the breakin'" (Taylor Swift lyric)
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21D. Parliament constituent
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23D. Entered a bear market, say
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24D. Woodworking tool
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29D. Jeweler’s unit
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32D. Rowdy
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33D. Like a Swiss Army knife
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34D. Relationship warning signs
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35D. Dwelling that epitomizes simple living
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37D. Bring three suitcases to a weekend trip, say
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38D. Quench
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41D. Actress McCarthy of "Bridesmaids"
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44D. Stage name of South Korean rapper Park Jae-sang
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45D. Divulges
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47D. Commedia dell'arte setting
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48D. Auxiliary program
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50D. Fail spectacularly
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51D. Modern name of the first National League champions (1876)
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55D. Places for clams and oysters
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57D. Tie one on at dinner
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58D. Earn a bronze?
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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