USA Today Crossword February 20 2026 Answers (2/20/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's USA Today Crossword puzzle for February 20 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our USA Today Crossword February 20, 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 20, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 2/20/26, 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 Factor bobsledders try to reduce
5A Fruity spreads
9A Common water bottle size
14A Not difficult
15A Get off the freeway
16A Device on a deli counter
17A Peak viewing hours for TV shows
19A After-dinner coffee choice, often
20A Gem from an oyster
21A Uses a needle and thread
23A Automated blog posters
24A Programmer Lovelace
26A Use the pink end of a pencil
28A Genetic screening procedure
32A Pearly whites
33A Genre for Megan Thee Stallion
34A AABB or ABAB in poetry, e.g.
38A Gear for some rock concerts
40A "___ It Go" ("Frozen" song)
41A Toy used on a snow day
42A "I missed youuuu!"
47A Online gamer's annoyance
48A Fact-checker's catch
49A Respectful Sanskrit greeting
51A Picket line crossers
52A Siberian husky, e.g.
53A Ocean vessel
54A "___ is life"
58A Vocal range below alto
62A Uses Python, say
64A Finger-pointing activity
66A Voice-____ (narrations)
67A Dutch currency
68A Bonobos and gorillas, for example
69A Curt
70A Try again
71A Huff and puff
1D "Nosferatu" star Lily-Rose
2D Uncommon
3D Ulaanbaatar's continent
4D Person who's always doing the heavy lifting?
5D Type of plane
6D Turning point?
7D Silent performer
8D Gumbo, e.g.
9D Psychedelic drug
10D Cold soaks for Olympic athletes
11D Old El Paso products
12D Make happy
13D Ice hockey officials
18D Senior member of a community
22D Glimpses
25D Bonfire residue
27D Suggestion, for short
28D Do some doodling, say
29D Identify
30D Drink associated with autumn
31D "Lord of the Rings" star Liv
32D Grand ___ National Park
35D "It's just okay"
36D Carnivore's diet
37D One of two on a figure skating blade
39D Ice removal tools
43D Spherical object
44D Growth on a tree trunk
45D Totally ticked off
46D Show your feelings
50D Feature of Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson's relationship
51D Push
53D Person from Edinburgh
55D Prefix similar to "super"
56D Board game with Mrs. White
57D Difficult
59D California wine region
60D Sign of things to come
61D Take a load off
63D Opposite of NNW
65D Cow's sound

The USA Today Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in the USA Today newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its contemporary and pop culture references, as well as its accessibility to solvers of all skill levels.

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The USA Today Crossword was first introduced in 2002, and has since become a popular source of entertainment and mental stimulation for crossword enthusiasts of all ages. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.

One of the unique features of the USA Today Crossword is its use of a non-standard grid, which can include circles or other shapes. This can make the puzzle even more challenging and interesting to solve. The puzzle also includes a variety of themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.

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