USA Today Crossword February 21 2026 Answers (2/21/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's USA Today Crossword puzzle for February 21 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our USA Today Crossword February 21, 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 21, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 2/21/26, 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 Sound-boosting gear
5A Drummer ___ E.
11A Felix or Sylvester, e.g.
14A Hideaway where evil laughter might be heard
15A Submit, like homework
16A French affirmative
17A "Now, wait just a second!"
19A "Where the Wild Things ___"
20A Acorn producer
21A Baseball ump's call
22A Afternoon naps
24A Take a plane
25A Feeling experienced by a gold medal winner
27A Secretive government org.
28A Tater
30A Director Lee
32A Grad. degrees for some playwrights
36A Grass-cutting machine
38A "Rainbow" fish
40A Obamacare, for short
41A Make space
44A Quiet ___ mouse
45A Material for sheets
46A Buenos ___
47A Ripped apart
49A Went for a jog
50A ___ the dragon
51A _other-_n-_aw
53A Heredity unit
55A Pull along
58A Is a member
62A Mauna ___ Observatory
63A Ooh and ___
64A Lumberjill's tool
65A Binary question format
68A "Candy Cane Lane" singer
69A Money-back offer from a manufacturer
70A "Star Wars" princess
71A Takeoff guess (Abbr.)
72A Raw bar appetizer
73A Helper, for short
1D Emotionally distant
2D Taj ___
3D Digital contract?
4D "All seats are full" letters
5D First word of "Auld Lang Syne"
6D Word before "couture"
7D When the closing ceremony takes place at the Olympic Games
8D Words exchanged at weddings
9D Joining a queue
10D Poker hand starters
11D Parka, for one
12D Energy field that might be "farmed"
13D Bolos and cravats
18D Frozen desserts at Pinkberry
23D "Stay With Me" singer Smith
26D Bringing in
29D Veggie in a pod
31D Palindromic hour
33D Enchanting stories
34D Skin condition
35D Droops
36D Test for a future doc
37D ". . . ish"
38D "Cheerio!"
39D Bit of reading for a fortuneteller
42D Hot beverage flavored with bergamot
43D "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" star Vardalos
48D Moody rock subgenre
50D Noisy sleeper
52D 101 course
54D Corn on a stick with crema
56D Desert refuge
57D Bread choice
58D One of four on a diamond
59D Lit sign over a door
60D Be at the top of the medal standings, say
61D Sandwich shop orders
66D Enjoy a snack
67D In the style of

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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Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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