Our USA Today Crossword Hints for February 21, 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 21, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the USA Today Crossword on 2/21/26. 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. Sound-boosting gear
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5A. Drummer ___ E.
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11A. Felix or Sylvester, e.g.
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14A. Hideaway where evil laughter might be heard
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15A. Submit, like homework
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16A. French affirmative
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17A. "Now wait just a second!"
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19A. Where the Wild Things ___
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20A. Acorn producer
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21A. Baseball ump's call
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22A. Afternoon naps
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24A. Take a plane
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25A. Feeling experienced by a gold medal winner
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27A. Secretive government org.
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28A. Tater
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30A. Director Lee
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32A. Grad. degrees for some playwrights
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36A. Grass-cutting machine
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38A. 'Rainbow' fish
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40A. Obamacare, for short
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41A. Make space
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44A. Quiet ___ mouse
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45A. Material for sheets
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46A. Buenos __
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47A. Ripped apart
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49A. Went for a jog
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50A. ___ the dragon
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51A. _other-_n-_aw
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53A. Heredity unit
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55A. Pull along
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58A. Is a member
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62A. Mauna ___ Observatory
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63A. Ooh and __
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64A. Lumberjill's tool
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65A. Binary question format
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68A. "Candy Cane Lane" singer
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69A. Money-back offer from a manufacturer
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70A. 'Star Wars' princess
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71A. Takeoff guess: Abbr.
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72A. Raw bar appetizer
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73A. Helper, for short
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1D. Emotionally distant
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2D. Taj ___
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3D. Digital contract?
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4D. "All seats are full" letters
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5D. First word of "Auld Lang Syne"
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6D. Word before "couture"
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7D. When the closing ceremony takes place at the Olympic Games
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8D. Words exchanged at weddings
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9D. Joining a queue
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10D. Poker hand starters
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11D. Parka, for one
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12D. Energy field that might be "farmed"
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13D. Bolos and cravats
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18D. Frozen desserts at Pinkberry
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23D. "Stay with Me" singer Smith
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26D. Bringing in
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29D. Veggie in a pod
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31D. Palindromic hour
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33D. Enchanting stories
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34D. Skin condition
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35D. Droops
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36D. Test for a future doc
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37D. Ish
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38D. 'Cheerio!'
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39D. Bit of reading for a fortuneteller
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42D. Hot beverage flavored with bergamot
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43D. My Big Fat Greek Wedding star Vardalos
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48D. Moody rock subgenre
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50D. Noisy sleeper
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52D. 101 course
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54D. Corn on a stick with crema
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56D. Desert refuge
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57D. Bread choice
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58D. One of four on a diamond
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59D. Lit sign over a door
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60D. Be at the top of the medal standings, say
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61D. Sandwich shop orders
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66D. Enjoy a snack
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67D. In the style of
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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