USA Today Crossword February 19 2026 Answers (2/19/26)

Our USA Today Crossword February 19, 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 19, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 2/19/26, 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	___ on (lavish with affection)
5A	Cumin or cayenne
10A	Little rascal
13A	Country for which Olympian Samaneh Beyrami Baher will compete
14A	"Well deserved!"
15A	Hive insect
16A	Person to cause mischief with
19A	___-mo replay
20A	Had bills to pay
21A	Storyteller with morals
22A	Thing skipped on a pond
24A	Beer heavy on hops
25A	Church offering that includes singing
32A	State where the 2002 Winter Games were held
34A	Young ladies
35A	Give performers a hand
36A	Tree with fragrant needles
37A	"All ___ in favor . . ."
39A	Duckling's daddy
40A	Experienced hand
42A	Compete in the slalom
44A	Formerly known as
45A	Common instrument in gamelans
47A	Writing assignments
49A	Incoming Capitol Hill figure
54A	Wide street, for short
55A	"Soulful" singer Studdard
56A	Sitting on
60A	Electronics whiz
63A	Bite-size cuts of meat, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
65A	"One more song!"
66A	___ terrier (dog breed)
67A	"___ Miserables"
68A	Flowy robes in old Rome
69A	"What did I say?!"
70A	Minecraft mining aid
1D	Ice dancing maneuvers
2D	Paperless exams
3D	Item in a fortunetelling deck
4D	Doc who treats vertigo
5D	Stick on the grill?
6D	Like 24-karat gold
7D	"Look what ___!"
8D	Swindler's scheme
9D	Much-needed getaways
10D	Long-legged wading bird
11D	Note to the office staff
12D	Baby bird's sound
17D	Off-limits action
18D	Back end
23D	"I finally get it!"
24D	Dots on a blue expanse
26D	"That was years ___!"
27D	The "L" of UNLV
28D	TiVo predecessor
29D	Emmy winner Glazer
30D	Like poorly applied foundation
31D	Heaviest fencing swords
32D	Sci-fi flyer
33D	Shop ___ you drop
37D	Horse gait
38D	They might be roasted or toasted
39D	Vinyl record's shape
41D	Org. with carts and caddies
43D	Sharp sense for detail
46D	The Minions' boss
48D	"Right this minute!"
49D	Fill to the brim
50D	Nordic Combined, e.g.
51D	Wafer brand
52D	Recedes from the shore
53D	Shallot relatives
57D	Lean slightly
58D	Ready for business
59D	"Hey! Over here!"
61D	Don't share
62D	Rollover ___
64D	Service charge

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