Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 20, 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 20, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/20/26. 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. Factor bobsledders try to reduce
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5A. Fruity spreads
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9A. Common water bottle size
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14A. Not difficult
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15A. Get off the freeway
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16A. Device on a deli counter
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17A. Peak viewing hours for TV shows
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19A. After-dinner coffee choice, often
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20A. Gem from an oyster
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21A. Uses a needle and thread
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23A. Automated blog posters
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24A. Programmer Lovelace
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26A. Use the pink end of a pencil
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28A. Genetic screening procedure
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32A. Pearly whites
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33A. Genre for Megan Thee Stallion
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34A. AABB or ABAB in poetry, e.g.
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38A. Gear for some rock concerts
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40A. "___ It Go" ("Frozen" song)
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41A. Toy used on a snow day
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42A. "I missed youuuu!"
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47A. Online gamer's annoyance
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48A. Fact-checkers catch
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49A. Respectful Sanskrit greeting
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51A. Picket line crossers
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52A. Siberian husky, e.g
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53A. Ocean vessel
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54A. ___ is life
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58A. Vocal range below alto
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62A. Uses Python, say
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64A. Finger-pointing activity
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66A. Voice-____ (narrations)
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67A. Dutch currency
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68A. Bonobos and gorillas, for example
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69A. Curt
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70A. Try again
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71A. Huff and puff
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1D. "Nosferatu" star Lily-Rose
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2D. Uncommon
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3D. Ulaanbaatar's continent
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4D. Person who's always doing the heavy lifting?
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5D. Type of plane
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6D. Turning point
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7D. Silent performer
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8D. Gumbo, e.g
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9D. Psychedelic drug
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10D. Cold soaks for Olympic athletes
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11D. Old El Paso products
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12D. Make happy
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13D. Ice hockey officials
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18D. Senior member of a community
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22D. Glimpses
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25D. Bonfire residue
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27D. Suggestion, for short
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28D. Do some doodling, say
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29D. Identify
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30D. Drink associated with autumn
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31D. "Lord of the Rings" star Liv
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32D. Grand __ National Park
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35D. "It's ... just okay"
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36D. Carnivore's diet
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37D. One of two on a figure skating blade
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39D. Ice removal tools
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43D. Spherical object
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44D. Growth on a tree trunk
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45D. Totally ticked off
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46D. Show your feelings
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50D. Feature of Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson's relationship
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51D. Push
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53D. Person from Edinburgh
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55D. Prefix similar to 'super-'
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56D. Board game with Mrs. White
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57D. Difficult
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59D. California wine region
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60D. Sign of things to come
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61D. Take a load off
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63D. Opposite of NNW
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65D. Cow's sound
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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