Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 12, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a 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 Hints, February 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/12/26. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Old saying
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6A. "Pretty Woman" actor Richard
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10A. Fine sediment
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14A. Snoops (around)
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15A. Cake-baking appliance
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16A. Purple berry
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17A. Place to buy stamps or apply for passports
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19A. Cost of a ride
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20A. Storage tower on a farm
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21A. Not well
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22A. Gives for a while
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23A. "You're welcome," in Spanish
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25A. Burlesque scarves
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27A. Cooking vessels
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32A. Residence
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36A. Early purchasing opportunities for select customers
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37A. "Titanic" character played by Kate Winslet
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38A. Red borscht vegetables
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40A. Edible ear
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41A. Put up with
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43A. Supplies nourishment
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44A. Brake quickly and precisely
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47A. ___ Fifth Avenue (retailer)
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48A. Afternoon nap
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52A. Fast-moving
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55A. Palindromic sib
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56A. Toward the rising sun
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58A. Large-screen film format
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59A. Random inspections
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62A. Skin opening
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63A. Universal Studios Hollywood transport
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64A. Tread heavily and loudly
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65A. Branches
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66A. Oxen harness
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67A. Fronts of snowboards
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1D. Smartphone downloads
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2D. Sci-fi robot
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3D. Path for a bride
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4D. Board
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5D. Spanish for "that"
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6D. What a leaky tire does
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7D. Sinister
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8D. Word before 'room' or 'center'
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9D. Opposite of WSW
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10D. Place intended to be free of threat
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11D. Confident response to "Who's able to take this on?"
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12D. Cooking fat
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13D. Game outcomes that result in multiple teams receiving the same medal
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18D. Stereotypical dog name
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22D. Young chaps
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24D. Mimic
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25D. Mischievous Simpson child
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26D. Dollar bills
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28D. ___ skating (Winter Olympics event)
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29D. ___ vera gel
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30D. Geeky type
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31D. Nine-digit nos. coveted by phishers
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32D. ___ and crafts
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33D. Shoe worn by a snowboarder
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34D. Capital city with the She Lies sculpture
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35D. Gets rid of
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38D. Place to make withdrawals
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39D. Postings at ORD or LAX
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42D. "Follow the Yellow Brick ___"
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43D. Consultant's charge
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45D. "Am I the problem?"
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46D. "Other" category (Abbr.)
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49D. Take care of
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50D. The most expensive ones are gold-flaked and cost $25,000
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51D. "I'm here to provide answers!"
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52D. TV host Kelly
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53D. Love, in Spanish
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54D. Eggplant ___ (Italian entree)
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55D. Drench
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57D. Small recipe amts.
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59D. Pig's home
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60D. For
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61D. QVC competitor
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.
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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