USA Today Crossword February 28 2026 Answers (2/28/26)

Our USA Today Crossword February 28, 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 28, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 2/28/26, 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	Things that go ___ in the night
5A	Sore all over
9A	Reduced to rubble
14A	At any point in time
15A	"Get outta here!"
16A	"Rolling in the Deep" singer
17A	"You got it!"
19A	Early birds' rewards
20A	"Hamilton" star Renee ___ Goldsberry
21A	Samosa veggies
23A	Chess piece used in castling
24A	Rags
26A	Does some programming
28A	Likely response to "Who wants ice cream?"
29A	Dramatic basketball play on many a poster
32A	Drink quickly
35A	Recorded, in a way
37A	"___ whiz!"
38A	Spot for a pin
40A	Apple platform
41A	Male duck
43A	Org. with a "Freedom to Read" statement
44A	Without profit
47A	Get the wrinkles out of
48A	It's 100% settled
50A	American currency (Abbr.)
52A	Appliance with a lint trap
53A	Small apartments
57A	Common first word
59A	National ___ (D.C. destination)
61A	Jousting weapon
62A	Cropped up
64A	Assurance
66A	Underground drainage system
67A	"Do ___ others . . ."
68A	Study the night before an exam, perhaps
69A	___ down (by far)
70A	Like some cheeses
71A	Long stretches of time
1D	Under attack
2D	Dangling palate part
3D	Be worthy of
4D	Widespread respect
5D	Light gray color
6D	Crunchy additions to some omelets
7D	Sharpen
8D	Where someone might strike a pose?
9D	Uncooked
10D	Loved a lot
11D	Label on one version of Holiday Creamy Vanilla Coca-Cola
12D	Red Muppet
13D	Office workstation
18D	___ up (prepared to drive)
22D	Dove or Dial product
25D	Pooh's pal
27D	Hit up privately on social media
29D	Bar seat
30D	Indie singer-songwriter ___ Case
31D	Peachy ___
32D	Dressed
33D	Xbox game that included a Fuzion Frenzy demo
34D	Fluctuating
36D	Largest country in Central America
39D	"___ Marmalade" (song on the "Moulin Rouge" soundtrack)
42D	"Good ___ (Time of Your Life)"
45D	Overflow
46D	Egyptian boy king
49D	Wiped away
51D	Toni Morrison protagonist
53D	Clean ___ (fresh start)
54D	First course, for short?
55D	Setting for America's Cup races
56D	Appears to be
57D	Short sprint
58D	Vicinity
60D	Breathing organ
63D	Surgical sites, for short
65D	Pole

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