Universal Crossword February 22 2026 Answers (2/22/26)

Our Universal Crossword February 22, 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 22, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the Universal Crossword on 2/22/26, 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	"The age of Men is over. The time of the ___ has come!" ("The Lord of the Rings")
4A	Celestial bear
8A	Like sweatpants, often
13A	HS science class
14A	Couple
15A	Egg dish with a California variety
17A	Journalist ___ B. Wells
18A	Relieve tension through tidying, say
20A	Computer whiz
22A	"Scream" director Craven
23A	It's behind you!
24A	Place for gardening gear
25A	Part of an autumn pile
26A	CPR expert
27A	Follow-up to "It's a deal!"
30A	Like a worn-out tire
31A	The Stonewall ___
32A	Shocked reactions
35A	https://isitchristmas.com, e.g.
36A	Like buggy software
38A	Alias letters
40A	Painting support
42A	Beret or fez
43A	Smile
44A	Modern home access method
47A	"Just ___ feared!"
49A	___ tape
50A	It spins on a barn roof
51A	Grad
52A	Georgia airport code
53A	Loathe
55A	Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
58A	Pooh's pal
59A	Stressful experience
60A	Feels sick
61A	Large vase
62A	Toy bear
63A	Move, in real estate lingo
64A	WNBA score units
1D	Newspaper tribute, for short
2D	Get a Lyft, say
3D	Annual music festival in Indio, California
4D	Silver lining
5D	Review using stars
6D	Knight's title
7D	"Is it safe for us to relax yet?"
8D	End-of-level battles, often
9D	Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
10D	Smooth writing implements
11D	Glisten
12D	Kombucha ingredient
16D	Explosive material
19D	Caspian and North, e.g.
21D	Group of buffalo
25D	Comedian Love
27D	"_hat a_out yo_?"
28D	Waste time
29D	The "G" of LGBTQ+
33D	Get together
34D	Snowy getaway spot
36D	"Gosh!"
37D	Group of actors
39D	"And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe / Wouldn't have it ___ other way" (Taylor Swift)
41D	Spent too little
43D	Annoying insect
45D	Ren Faire stringed instrument
46D	Extremely
47D	Paying attention
48D	Shoe material that rain can damage
51D	Kerfuffle
53D	Computer brand
54D	Large amounts
56D	Really bummed out
57D	Dessert that might have a graham cracker crust

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