Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/17/26. 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. Everglades wetland
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6A. Berry with a cedilla in its name
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10A. Tiny, in memes
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14A. Very similar
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15A. Piece of paperwork
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16A. Not prerecorded
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17A. New and unusual
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18A. Full of cheer
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19A. Common tipping bills
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20A. "Note to self: Do more fun things"
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23A. ___ and outs
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24A. Ready to go
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25A. "Whatta ___" (Salt-N-Pepa hit)
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26A. Fully informed
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28A. "Frozen" reindeer
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30A. Dubious bit of "protection" before a beach trip
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32A. D-worthy
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33A. Chow down
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34A. Nickname for baseball's Pirates
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35A. Exhibit phosphorescence
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38A. Gunk in a chimney
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39A. Bacalaito fish
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40A. Bounding gait
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41A. Person with a hair-trigger temper
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43A. Thread of smoke
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44A. Do nothing
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45A. "Told you so!"
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46A. Rejections
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49A. Trident-shaped Greek letter
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50A. Feeling of euphoria during a marathon
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55A. Breathe hard
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57A. Examine quickly
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58A. Carbs, fat or protein, for short
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59A. Nights before holidays
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60A. Garment similar to a lehenga
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61A. Catchall category
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62A. Computer monitor's place
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63A. Garden tool with teeth
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64A. Honking birds
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1D. Nail salon treatments
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2D. Enjoying a solo date, say
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3D. Metal fastener on jeans
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4D. ___-ball (arcade game)
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5D. Didn't give way
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6D. Crochet project with squares
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7D. Punctuation seen on digital alarm clocks
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8D. Many a Yemen native
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9D. Film lover's website
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10D. ___-mo (film technique)
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11D. Like items in dollhouses
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12D. What a sheet pan sits on
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13D. Reduces
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21D. Word after "North" or "Central"
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22D. Encouragement for a drag queen
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27D. Software program run through a browser
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28D. Console
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29D. Solemn promise
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30D. Cry of contempt
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31D. Fashion designer's studio
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32D. Story threads
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33D. When a plane leaves, for short
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35D. Compliment for an ice hockey goalie
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36D. Wordless “yes”
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37D. Tres menos uno
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38D. Used UPS, say
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42D. Lean too far back while snowboarding, say
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43D. Nickname for a dachshund
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45D. Sarcastic remarks
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46D. Not mainstream, like ski mountaineering
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47D. Big meanies
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48D. "Jersey ___" (reality show)
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51D. Former world power
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52D. Org. with scholar-athletes
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53D. Pollution that's visible
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54D. Cant stand
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56D. "I disapprove!"
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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