Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 14, 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 14, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/14/26. 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. Person enjoying a romance novel, perhaps
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7A. It's steeped in tradition?
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13A. Guarantees
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15A. Narrow fissure
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16A. What it might feel like when you meet the love of your life
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17A. Infused with bubbles
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18A. "Really looking forward to it!"
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20A. Make it official, say
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22A. "She's everything. ___ just Ken"
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23A. "I ___ the best time with you"
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24A. Take badly?
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26A. Youngest woman to serve in Congress (Abbr.)
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27A. Medical pro who aptly rhymes with "pet"
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29A. First-aid procedure that can be done to the beat of "Tearin' Up My Heart"
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30A. Chess or Board Game Arena rating system
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31A. Abound
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33A. "To love another person ___ see the face of God"
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34A. Como ___?
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36A. Info obtained by a spy
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37A. "___ Odyssey" (medical drama)
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39A. Crocs' cousins
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40A. Like farm life
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42A. Big, striped cat
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43A. "There's no one I could love more"
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48A. Otherwise
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49A. A 52-Across one has places for six items
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50A. Not far
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51A. One form of neurodiversity
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52A. Passover ritual during which maror is eaten
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53A. Nine-digit IDs
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1D. Taylor Swift album with "Everything Has Changed"
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2D. Opposite of WSW
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3D. Donkey
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4D. Work responsibilities
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5D. Voice actor Mendez
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6D. Kidney-related
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7D. Tire pattern
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8D. Goosebumps-inducing
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9D. Online likeness
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10D. Sank one’s teeth into
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11D. Blackjack table card
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12D. H.S. diploma alternative
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14D. Instrument featured heavily in Yazoo's "Only You"
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15D. Sounded like a crow
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19D. Theresa ___ S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D.
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20D. Someone you might carry a torch for
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21D. They just might start in the DMs
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22D. Fingers crossed!
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25D. Singer with a strong chest voice
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26D. Performed in "Imagine Me & You"
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28D. Screwdrivers, etc.
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32D. Got wiser, perhaps
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33D. Some summer employees
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35D. Achy
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36D. "Aladdin" parrot
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38D. Accessibility features for wheelchairs
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39D. "The ___" (Chappell Roan song with the lyric "I get the job done")
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41D. Kid-lit crocodile
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42D. London art museum
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43D. "Mmhmm"
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44D. From way back
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45D. It's cool when it's hot
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46D. Light brown
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47D. Hosp. areas
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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