Universal Crossword February 17 2026 Answers (2/17/26)

Our Universal Crossword February 17, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Universal Crossword is a syndicated crossword that is published across different apps and websites each day. It is created with a focus on clarity and simplicity, making it a great choice for both experienced and casual solvers.

Universal Crossword February 17, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 2/17/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
1A	Lyft rival
5A	It's put on winter roads
9A	Sandwiches with two spreads, briefly
13A	Swampy spot
14A	Scientist Curie
15A	Show bias
16A	The s's in "association"?
18A	Water, in Mexico
19A	Genre for some bands signed to Drive-Thru Records
20A	Fully reverse
21A	Seeping
23A	___ room (place to play games)
24A	The f's in "huffs"?
26A	Overflow (with)
28A	Digital art piece: Abbr.
29A	A little bit of everything?
31A	Concept
34A	Des Moines resident
39A	The f's in "offense"?
42A	Rene of "Thor"
43A	Land unit
44A	Bad mood
45A	Tic-___-toe
47A	"Slow down!"
49A	The t's in "wattage"?
55A	Smooch on the subway, e.g.
58A	"OK, that makes sense"
59A	Study, as for an exam
60A	Curtain holder
61A	Koi, for one
62A	The e's in "breed"?
65A	Three-pointer
66A	"Alternatively ..."
67A	Spanish for "blue"
68A	Lip or cheek
69A	Kitchen head
70A	Head, in Montreal
1D	Earthy brown hue
2D	Ecological community
3D	Triage pros
4D	"Summertime Sadness" singer Lana Del ___
5D	___ Arabia
6D	Shaded area
7D	Small, informally
8D	Start driving?
9D	Public square
10D	Start
11D	Short trip
12D	Logistical obstacles
14D	My friend, in French
17D	Outfox
22D	Sight-related
25D	Currently broadcasting
27D	Defib experts
29D	Mo. whose "showers bring May flowers"
30D	Letter before upsilon
32D	"Harry Potter" bully Malfoy
33D	Key for closing a window?
35D	Approximately
36D	Goal for a carnival game player
37D	"Who ___ to say?"
38D	Piece of fishing gear
40D	___ Dame
41D	Political movement of the '60s-'70s
46D	Kind of acid in vinegar
48D	Type of air filter
49D	Formal agreements
50D	Catherine of "Home Alone"
51D	Passes on some bread?
52D	Sports awards
53D	Barely ahead
54D	Evidence
56D	One may be filled with jelly
57D	Flummox
63D	Arrangement for a remote employee: Abbr.
64D	"WandaVision" actress Dennings

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