NYT Crossword hints and answer for February 26, 2025
Hints that get gradually more specific, then the answer if you need it. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues76
Across39
Down37
ConstructorDan Caprera
Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers
Every clue from this puzzle with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so you only see what you need. Click a clue for its own page.
Across
1A
"___ Ever" (Elvis song in "G.I. Blues") (5)
Starts with D, ends with ADIDJA→
6A
Stepped (on) (4)
Starts with T, ends with DTROD→
10A
Hits up on Slack, say (3)
Starts with I, ends with SIMS→
13A
Eggplant is a commonly used one (5)
Starts with E, ends with IEMOJI→
14A
Contents of some shots (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASERA→
15A
Sandwich in a soft tortilla (4)
Starts with W, ends with PWRAP→
16A
D to F, e.g., in music (10)
Starts with M, ends with DMINORTHIRD→
18A
Certain trekker (4)
Starts with H, ends with IHAJI→
19A
Cleverly understanding (4)
Starts with O, ends with OONTO→
20A
#50 on a table (3)
Starts with T, ends with NTIN→
21A
City that was home for the Wright brothers (6)
Starts with D, ends with NDAYTON→
23A
Bun contents (4)
Starts with H, ends with RHAIR→
25A
Frequent filler for a po' boy (7)
Starts with O, ends with SOYSTERS→
26A
Area of frenetic dancing (7)
Starts with M, ends with TMOSHPIT→
29A
Not so hot (4)
Starts with B, ends with HBLAH→
30A
"Stan" rapper (6)
Starts with E, ends with MEMINEM→
31A
Not feel so hot (3)
Starts with A, ends with LAIL→
32A
Yale Bulldogs, by another name (4)
Starts with E, ends with SELIS→
37A
Serious mix-up (5)
Starts with M, ends with EMELEE→
39A
Numismatic rating (4)
Starts with F, ends with EFINE→
40A
Donkey Kong Country console, for short (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSNES→
41A
Munchkin (3)
Starts with E, ends with FELF→
42A
Word with sound or side (6)
Starts with E, ends with TEFFECT→
44A
1/13 or 2/13 (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIDES→
46A
Exotic pet store offerings (7)
Starts with I, ends with SIGUANAS→
47A
Writer's starting point (7)
Starts with O, ends with EOUTLINE→
50A
Indian tourist site (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAGRA→
51A
Stunt performer on "Jackass" (6)
Starts with S, ends with OSTEVEO→
52A
Some OT enders (3)
Starts with F, ends with SFGS→
53A
It may be induced (4)
Starts with C, ends with ACOMA→
57A
Field of Jean-Luc Godard (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECINE→
58A
Preppy fabric (10)
Starts with S, ends with RSEERSUCKER→
61A
Powerful server (4)
Starts with A, ends with RACER→
62A
Competitive poker? (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEPEE→
63A
Warrant (5)
Starts with M, ends with TMERIT→
64A
Pixar's Remy, for one (3)
Starts with R, ends with TRAT→
65A
Slip (into) (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEASE→
66A
Fruit that may be poached (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPEARS→
Down
1D
Aid in seeking a record contract (4)
Starts with D, ends with ODEMO→
2D
"Sure, you can include me" (4)
Starts with I, ends with NIMIN→
3D
"___ ask!" (4)
Starts with D, ends with TDONT→
4D
Inspiration for a seafood chain (14)
Starts with J, ends with RJJOOHHNNSILVER→
6D
"Ammo" for a modern-day cannon (6)
Starts with T, ends with TTSHIRT→
7D
It may be a handful (4)
Starts with R, ends with NREIN→
8D
Bruins' Bobby (3)
Starts with O, ends with RORR→
9D
Creepy crawler (13)
Starts with D, ends with SDADDYLLEEGGSS→
10D
Steamed (5)
Starts with I, ends with EIRATE→
11D
Rank achieved by Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby" (5)
Starts with M, ends with RMAJOR→
12D
Quick trips by car (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSPINS→
15D
What a stereotypical bartender asks after a horse walks into a bar (14)
Starts with W, ends with EWHYTHEFFAACCEE→
17D
"It's been ages!" (13)
Starts with T, ends with ETTIIMMEENOSEE→
22D
___ last resort (3)
Starts with A, ends with AASA→
24D
Donkey Kong, e.g. (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAPE→
25D
Award since 1956 (4)
Starts with O, ends with EOBIE→
26D
Kitten cries (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMEWS→
27D
Arab League member (4)
Starts with O, ends with NOMAN→
28D
Engender (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESIRE→
31D
Title sitcom character voiced by Paul Fusco (3)
Starts with A, ends with FALF→
33D
Concern for a bank (4)
Starts with L, ends with NLIEN→
34D
People in Disney's "The Emperor's New Groove" (4)
Starts with I, ends with AINCA→
35D
A bar for "Cheers" and a coffee shop for "Friends" (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSETS→
38D
"Who ___?" (4)
Starts with E, ends with EELSE→
45D
Fall to 0% battery (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDIE→
46D
"For sure!" (6)
Starts with I, ends with EIAGREE→
47D
"Dune" actor Isaac (5)
Starts with O, ends with ROSCAR→
48D
Seat of New York's Oneida County (5)
Starts with U, ends with AUTICA→
49D
Part of a doctrine (5)
Starts with T, ends with TTENET→
52D
Charges (4)
Starts with F, ends with SFEES→
54D
Side dish that's commonly fried (4)
Starts with O, ends with AOKRA→
55D
Yom Kippur War leader (4)
Starts with M, ends with RMEIR→
56D
They may be dark or graphic (4)
Starts with A, ends with SARTS→
59D
Org. with the Acid Rain Program (3)
Starts with E, ends with AEPA→
60D
One who looks at slides? (3)
Starts with U, ends with PUMP→
How to solve the NYT Crossword
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for February 26, 2025?+
76 clues: 39 Across and 37 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Dan Caprera and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: "___ Ever" (Elvis song in "G.I. Blues") (DIDJA); Stepped (on) (TROD); Hits up on Slack, say (IMS).
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