USA Today Crossword February 25 2026 Answers (2/25/26)

Our USA Today Crossword February 25, 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 25, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 2/25/26, 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	First name in the Tomb Raider franchise
5A	Preschool basics
9A	Lemon
12A	Apple tablet
13A	Gunky stuff
14A	Gorilla or chimpanzee
15A	Firsthand account, for example
18A	___, Peru (sister city of Stamford, CT)
19A	Enter "untied" for "united," e.g.
21A	Know-it-all
24A	Venus de ___
25A	React to a tearjerker
26A	Tuesday eats
27A	Brief moment
28A	Less vibrant
30A	Company that includes an Allen key in many of its boxes
31A	Like a burning candle
32A	Formally break away
33A	Area of compromise
36A	Kevin, Stuart or Bob in "Despicable Me"
37A	Gunk
41A	Mojo Dojo ___ House
44A	Price
46A	Pack animal
47A	"The cat's meow" and "let sleeping dogs lie"
50A	Wedding venue, for some
52A	Male deer
53A	Short albums, for short
55A	Speedy
56A	Needing a lot of care and attention
60A	"I am ___ with the Force, and the Force is with me"
61A	Not early or late
62A	Counterpart of cones
63A	Hip-hop pioneers, for short
64A	Intervene
65A	Exam
1D	ChapStick target
2D	Arbor Day mo.
3D	Train-ing system?
4D	Fesses up to
5D	Taj Mahal city
6D	Lad
7D	Out of this world?
8D	Pamper, like a pet
9D	Pub projectile
10D	Turn broken silverware into wind chimes, e.g.
11D	Burgundy or crimson
16D	___ Dickinson (former "Ask ___" columnist)
17D	Tennis Grand Slam event held in Queens
20D	Literary governess Jane
21D	Self-soothe with repetitive movements
22D	___ roll (sushi bar option)
23D	Nailed
24D	Like liters but not quarts
27D	Omen
29D	"Power Up" band
31D	Fragrant garland
32D	Burn-preventing product
34D	"Too funny!" in a text
35D	"Away from work" letters
38D	Soccer great Megan
39D	Some thrift store music purchases
40D	Broadband initials
41D	Referencing
42D	Wise sayings
43D	Sound of exasperation
45D	"Better late ___ never"
48D	Intended
49D	Malice
51D	Not together
52D	"Away with you!"
54D	Apt rhyme for "clip"
57D	Jan. and Aug.
58D	"No more details, please!"
59D	Winter hrs. in Jersey City

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