Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/18/26. 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. Basics
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5A. Title for Imelda Staunton
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9A. Aleve alternative
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14A. "But I'm a Cheerleader" star DuVall
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15A. Societal woes
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16A. Slushy wine cocktail
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17A. Ice hockey venue
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18A. Spray bottle output
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19A. Yogurt-based condiment
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20A. Emotionally charged
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22A. Somewhat
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23A. Store fixture for sale items
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26A. Let me think
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27A. Tiny bit
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28A. "___ mistake. ___. Huge" ("Pretty Woman" quote)
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31A. Florida city on a bay
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34A. ___ Vegas
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35A. "Ditto"
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36A. Genetic initials?
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37A. "Okay, I already know I messed up!"
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41A. 'Back in Black' band
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43A. Loch ___ monster
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44A. Make things right
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45A. Dog with wrinkly skin
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47A. Puts up on the wall
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48A. Slow, celebratory trips around the bases
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52A. 2020 Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion hit
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53A. Good one
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54A. Ice dancer Poirier
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58A. Swanky
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61A. 'Ratatouille' rat
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62A. Frozen breakfast brand
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63A. The Olympic Review installment
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64A. Cookie that can be customized
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65A. Hauls
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66A. "___ be really nice"
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67A. Drop-down list
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68A. Young lady in Scotland
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1D. Sharp-smelling
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2D. Pancakes often topped with caviar
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3D. Pennies
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4D. Drinking vessel at a 50-Down bar
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5D. Har gow, lo mai gai, etc.
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6D. E.T., for example
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7D. New York Red Bulls org.
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8D. Numerical guess (Abbr.)
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9D. Mali's continent
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10D. Took a few sips
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11D. Null's partner
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12D. Analogy words
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13D. Part of an autumn pile
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21D. Wanderer
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22D. Panko chicken dish
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24D. Leans to one side
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25D. Bellows like Alex in "Madagascar"
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28D. What's relayed in a relay
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29D. Chatting via WhatsApp, e.g.
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30D. They determine hair color and whether you have the photic sneeze reflex
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31D. Computer folder for unwanted emails
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32D. Dried poblano
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33D. Palindromic term of address
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35D. Old-fashioned phrase meaning "Relax!"
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38D. Do better than
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39D. No, in German
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40D. Thai currency
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42D. Very short hairstyle
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46D. Sought divine guidance, e.g.
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49D. "And ___ you have it!"
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50D. Soup with a tonkotsu variety
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51D. "Stahhhp"
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55D. ___ fresca (fruit drink)
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56D. Fleece-lined boots
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57D. Defeat
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58D. Be a good match
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59D. Fireplace residue
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60D. Code-cracking org.
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61D. ___-com (genre for "Winter Games")
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