Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 19, 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 19, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/19/26. 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. ___ on (lavish with affection)
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5A. Cumin or cayenne
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10A. Little rascal
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13A. Country for which Olympian Samaneh Beyrami Baher will compete
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14A. “Well deserved!”
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15A. Hive insect
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16A. Person to cause mischief with
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19A. ___-mo replay
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20A. Had bills to pay
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21A. Storyteller with morals
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22A. Thing skipped on a pond
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24A. Beer heavy on hops
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25A. Church offering that includes singing
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32A. State where the 2002 Winter Games were held
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34A. Young ladies
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35A. Give performers a hand
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36A. Tree with fragrant needles
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37A. "All ___ in favor..."
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39A. Duckling's daddy
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40A. Experienced hand
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42A. Compete in the slalom
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44A. Formerly known as
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45A. Common instrument in gamelans
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47A. Writing assignments
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49A. Incoming Capitol Hill figure
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54A. Wide street, for short
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55A. "Soulful" singer Studdard
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56A. Sitting on
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60A. Electronics whiz
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63A. Bite-size cuts of meat, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
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65A. "One more song!"
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66A. ___ terrier (dog breed)
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67A. __ Miserables
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68A. Flowy robes in old Rome
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69A. "What did I say?!"
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70A. Minecraft mining aid
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1D. Ice dancing maneuvers
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2D. Paperless exams
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3D. Item in a fortunetelling deck
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4D. Doc who treats vertigo
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5D. Stick on the grill
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6D. Like 24-karat gold
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7D. Look what ___!
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8D. Swindler's scheme
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9D. Much-needed getaways
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10D. Long-legged wading bird
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11D. Note to the office staff
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12D. Baby bird's sound
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17D. Off-limits action
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18D. Back end
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23D. "I finally get it!"
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24D. Dots on a blue expanse
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26D. "That was years ___!"
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27D. The "L" of UNLV
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28D. TiVo predecessor
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29D. Emmy winner Glazer
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30D. Like poorly applied foundation
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31D. Heaviest fencing swords
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32D. Sci-fi flyer
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33D. Shop __ you drop
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37D. Horse gait
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38D. They might be roasted or toasted
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39D. Vinyl record's shape
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41D. Org. with carts and caddies
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43D. Sharp sense for detail
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46D. The Minions' boss
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48D. Right this minute
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49D. Fill to the brim
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50D. Nordic Combined, e.g.
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51D. Wafer brand
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52D. Recedes from the shore
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53D. Shallot relatives
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57D. Lean slightly
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58D. Ready for business
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59D. 'Hey! Over here!'
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61D. Don't share
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62D. Rollover ___
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64D. Service charge
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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