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

Our USA Today Crossword February 26, 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 26, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 2/26/26, 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	Kleenex alternative
6A	Hindi for "tea"
10A	Blue-green shade
14A	Feel the same
15A	Anxiety sometimes associated with declining an invitation (Abbr.)
16A	Totals
17A	"What's our next destination?"
19A	"___ Don't Lie" (Shakira hit)
20A	Effortlessness
21A	Pick from a deck
23A	Tennis court divider
24A	Attempt a strike, say
26A	"When will u be here?"
28A	Discontinued Apple music player
30A	"I Sea You" nail polish brand
31A	Genetic molecule
32A	Raymonde who portrayed Alex Rousseau on "Lost"
34A	Thin cookie
36A	Kigali's country
38A	Verbal goof
43A	Embedded decoration
44A	Fret
45A	Asparagus unit
46A	Lbs., metric-style
48A	"Rogue ___: A Star Wars Story"
49A	Video game mission completed for a reward
50A	Hot-___ balloon
51A	Tousle
52A	Leave in the oven too long, perhaps
53A	Board gaming surface
56A	"That's rough"
57A	"I don't have all day"
60A	Had dinner
61A	Nudges
62A	Prefix for "transmitter" or "science"
63A	AFC Richmond coach Lasso
64A	"Auld Lang ___"
65A	Aquarium buildup
1D	Feline foot
2D	"Phooey"
3D	Coffee shop amenity
4D	Like some outdoor cats
5D	Observes
6D	Exec. who oversees the budget
7D	Civic automaker
8D	Spanish for "love"
9D	State in which pigs outnumber people
10D	Campfire residue
11D	Protein-rich grain
12D	Worked from home?
13D	Aide (Abbr.)
18D	Adolescent
22D	You can see right through them
24D	Gift toppers
25D	Iridescent birthstone
27D	___ sauce (fish-and-chips condiment)
29D	"Grand" instrument
31D	Aerial photography devices
32D	___ kwon do
33D	Hill-building insect
35D	Device for treating anaphylaxis
37D	"___ didn't I think of that?"
39D	Excessive praise
40D	Crowd-sourced show of affection?
41D	Large vases
42D	Emoji that might indicate interest
45D	Caught some waves
46D	Pottery ovens
47D	Increased in size
49D	Notable saying
50D	"Humble" dwelling
51D	Traveler's roadside stop
52D	Pontoon or kayak
54D	Loads
55D	Rock legend Turner
57D	Navigation tech
58D	Savings plan letters
59D	Low digit?

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