USA Today Crossword February 9 2026 Answers (2/9/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's USA Today Crossword puzzle for February 9 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our USA Today Crossword February 9, 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 9, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the USA Today Crossword on 2/9/26, 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 Sixth sign of the zodiac
6A Powder ___
10A Corn core
13A Starting squad
14A WikiShrek creature
15A Non-foe
16A Bob Baker Marionette Theater performance
18A Went by scooter
19A 3/8+5/8
20A "___ too shabby!"
21A Attaches patches
22A Stack of paper
24A Paste similar to doenjang
27A Birchbark boat
29A Chunk of marble
31A ___ tots
33A Performer's signal
34A Tight-lipped
36A Inflatable exercise item
38A Poolside rinse-off stations
41A Deny the truth of
42A Canon AE-1, for one
43A "Why ___ you laughing?"
44A Home state of ice hockey player Hilary Knight
46A Certain Slav
49A Ginormous
51A Truck capacity units
53A Drinks on dim sum carts
55A Leak-preventing docs
56A Hyphenated drink named for a vitamin
58A Peach pie ___ mode
59A Thick carpet style
60A Hawaiian jewelry items
64A Pics on pecs
65A "___: Ares" (2025 sci-fi film)
66A Opera showstoppers
67A Team ___ (Olympics powerhouse)
68A Lost traction on a wet road, say
69A Taro field
1D Mist from a fog machine
2D Apple Music's predecessor
3D Overturn, like a law
4D In-between space
5D Prophetic sign
6D Sticky-note brand
7D "Not this again!"
8D To and ___
9D Hardly any
10D Overcrowded circus vehicle
11D People who seem mature for their age
12D "See ya!"
15D Approximately 182 square kilometers, for Milan
17D Thumb in a fairy tale
21D Writes illegibly
23D Lethal African snake
25D "And you heard that where?"
26D "That said . . .," in a text
28D Grilled fish in a bento box
30D Schoolyard menaces
32D Swelled heads
35D Like foods low on the Scoville scale
37D Cap often worn tilted
38D Fish known for feeding frenzies
39D Info that includes online behaviors and offline activities
40D Anorak, e.g.
41D ___ bhat (rice-and-lentil dish)
45D Readily available
47D TSA-approved driver's license
48D Slow-dancing song
50D Running jokes
52D Member of the fam
54D Smart-alecky
57D British bloke
59D Tommy's dad on "Rugrats"
60D There are two in a qt.
61D www.olympics.com
62D Carp in a decorative pond
63D Historical stretch

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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