USA Today Crossword February 18 2026 Answers (2/18/26)

Our USA Today Crossword February 18, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. USA Today Crossword is a popular daily puzzle that tests the player’s vocabulary, spelling, and general knowledge skills. The puzzle is available in print and digital format and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The clues can range from easy to challenging and the player must use their critical thinking abilities to solve the puzzle. It is a great way to pass the time and challenge oneself.

USA Today Crossword February 18, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 2/18/26, 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	Basics
5A	Title for Imelda Staunton
9A	Aleve alternative
14A	"But I'm a Cheerleader" star DuVall
15A	Societal woes
16A	Slushy wine cocktail
17A	Ice hockey venue
18A	Spray bottle output
19A	Yogurt-based condiment
20A	Emotionally charged
22A	Somewhat
23A	Store fixture for sale items
26A	"Let me think . . ."
27A	Tiny bit
28A	"___ mistake. ___. Huge" ("Pretty Woman" quote)
31A	Florida city on a bay
34A	___ Vegas
35A	"Ditto!"
36A	Genetic initials
37A	"Okay, I already know I messed up!"
41A	"Back in Black" band
43A	Loch ___ monster
44A	Make things right
45A	Dog with wrinkly skin
47A	Puts up on the wall
48A	Slow, celebratory trips around the bases
52A	2020 Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion hit
53A	"Good one!"
54A	Ice dancer Poirier
58A	Swanky
61A	"Ratatouille" rat
62A	Frozen breakfast brand
63A	The Olympic Review installment
64A	Cookie that can be customized
65A	Hauls
66A	"___ be really nice"
67A	Drop-down list
68A	Young lady in Scotland
1D	Sharp-smelling
2D	Pancakes often topped with caviar
3D	Pennies
4D	Drinking vessel at a 50-Down bar
5D	Har gow, lo mai gai, etc.
6D	E.T., for example
7D	New York Red Bulls org.
8D	Numerical guess (Abbr.)
9D	Mali's continent
10D	Took a few sips
11D	Null's partner
12D	Analogy words
13D	Part of an autumn pile
21D	Wanderer
22D	Panko chicken dish
24D	Leans to one side
25D	Bellows like Alex in "Madagascar"
28D	What's relayed in a relay
29D	Chatting via WhatsApp, e.g.
30D	They determine hair color and whether you have the photic sneeze reflex
31D	Computer folder for unwanted emails
32D	Dried poblano
33D	Palindromic term of address
35D	Old-fashioned phrase meaning "Relax!"
38D	Do better than
39D	No, in German
40D	Thai currency
42D	Very short hairstyle
46D	Sought divine guidance, e.g.
49D	"And ___ you have it!"
50D	Soup with a tonkotsu variety
51D	"Stahhhp"
55D	___ fresca (fruit drink)
56D	Fleece-lined boots
57D	Defeat
58D	Be a good match
59D	Fireplace residue
60D	Code-cracking org.
61D	___-com (genre for "Winter Games")

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