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

Our USA Today Crossword February 2, 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 2, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 2/2/26, 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	Spiced fall beverage
6A	What marbling is
9A	Secretly included on an email
14A	Took for a spin
15A	"Go, team!"
16A	Animal that might be seen on a safari
17A	"Stop by! It'd be great to see you!"
19A	Soothes
20A	Snuggle
21A	Rejuvenation destinations
23A	Movies for Grownups org.
25A	State
28A	Storm-tracking devices
32A	"Whichever!"
35A	Build, like a statue
36A	Jogs after home runs
37A	Scot's denial
38A	Handle adversity
39A	Deliberately avoids
40A	Relinquish
41A	Reddit Q&A
42A	One can be wild or educated
43A	Pesto ingredient
44A	"My apologies!"
46A	Nonglossy finishes
47A	Back of the boat
48A	A.I.-generated content, colloquially
50A	Wrap that sparks in the microwave
52A	Loosens, like laces
56A	Bit of rosemary
59A	Words spoken before a dramatic entrance, perhaps
62A	French Open bye?
63A	Burr, to Hamilton
64A	Elevenses treat
65A	Memory slip
66A	Some debut albums, for short
67A	Advanced shot in billiards
1D	Public health org. based in Atlanta
2D	It's a pressing need?
3D	Component of many a modern sports stadium
4D	There are two big ones in December
5D	Begin anew
6D	Air ___ (kitchen appliance)
7D	Ooh and ___
8D	Not that!
9D	Focuses of meditation sessions
10D	Pure
11D	Prefix for "gender" or "normative"
12D	Opposite of WSW
13D	Uno y uno
18D	Word expressing woe
22D	Mini golf shots
24D	Leafs through, like a book
26D	Goofball in a 1980s-'90s film series
27D	Tour assistant
28D	Brief summary
29D	Pleasant smells
30D	Take off
31D	Top-flight pitcher
33D	Charged particles
34D	Projection booth items
36D	"You can't win ___ all"
39D	Branch of Islam
40D	Pet that might fully ignore the scratching post you bought for them
42D	Disobey guidelines
43D	___ by fire
45D	Boldly opposes
46D	Precursor to stereo
49D	Sleds used in the Winter Olympics
51D	"The ___ of a Showgirl" (2025 Taylor Swift album)
53D	Peru native
54D	Blowhards have big ones
55D	Transgressions
56D	Salt, in Spanish
57D	Canoodling on the street, for short
58D	Tear
60D	Swab
61D	Michelle Obama ___ Robinson

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