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NYT Crossword February 20 2026 Answers

All 68 clues from the Friday New York Times crossword, checked against the published NYT solution. Select any clue to see its verified answer with the full explanation.

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ALL CLUES68 CLUES
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1ADisney character who sings "In Summer"4 lettersSee answer ›5AProduct code used in inventory management3 lettersSee answer ›8ARopes in6 lettersSee answer ›14AOnes always grinding at their jobs?8 lettersSee answer ›16AConnect6 lettersSee answer ›17ABaking sheets, cake pans, muffin tins, etc.8 lettersSee answer ›18AManages6 lettersSee answer ›19APleasant chill in the air, say14 lettersSee answer ›21ABaylor of N.B.A. fame5 lettersSee answer ›22AOrg. whose work takes many forms?3 lettersSee answer ›23ATook in3 lettersSee answer ›24ASmear6 lettersSee answer ›26ANahuatl speaker5 lettersSee answer ›28AMuse aloud5 lettersSee answer ›29AActress Seehorn of "Pluribus"4 lettersSee answer ›30A"I smell trouble ...!"4 lettersSee answer ›34ABreak down while studying?15 lettersSee answer ›37AFirst place?4 lettersSee answer ›38ADocs that deal with sensitive information4 lettersSee answer ›39AMiracle on the ___ (surprise French/English victory of W.W. I)5 lettersSee answer ›40ALike many working horses, but not many working dogs5 lettersSee answer ›42ABinges6 lettersSee answer ›43AN.Y.C.-based dance group3 lettersSee answer ›46AWonder3 lettersSee answer ›47ADescendants of the Picts5 lettersSee answer ›48ASomeone you might like to get to know better14 lettersSee answer ›52AWyndham hotel brand6 lettersSee answer ›53AHas to keep going8 lettersSee answer ›55AExtra6 lettersSee answer ›56AInstruction before an M.R.I.8 lettersSee answer ›57AGets wise to?6 lettersSee answer ›58ALi'l ___ (tykes)3 lettersSee answer ›59AFix4 lettersSee answer ›
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1DSeller's shorthand for "I'm willing to haggle"3 lettersSee answer ›2DW.C.s4 lettersSee answer ›3D"Is this being broadcast now?"9 lettersSee answer ›4DPosh hotel room amenities10 lettersSee answer ›5DCholesterol-lowering drug6 lettersSee answer ›6D___ Bass, first female mayor of Los Angeles5 lettersSee answer ›7DCustomer, in tech-speak4 lettersSee answer ›8DSocial activity that may involve wearing a vest8 lettersSee answer ›9DRelaxed6 lettersSee answer ›10D"Let it stand"4 lettersSee answer ›11DOne of the Obamas5 lettersSee answer ›12DIt has eight players5 lettersSee answer ›13DWord with bird or leave5 lettersSee answer ›15DArrogant self-assurance7 lettersSee answer ›20DBecomes aged, in a way6 lettersSee answer ›24DExtra4 lettersSee answer ›25DWas a copycat of4 lettersSee answer ›26DTo come5 lettersSee answer ›27DShady dealers10 lettersSee answer ›29DTrade for cash6 lettersSee answer ›31D"Some free advice ..."9 lettersSee answer ›32DState bird found in only a single state4 lettersSee answer ›33DValuable deposits4 lettersSee answer ›35DThey might be made up in the spring8 lettersSee answer ›36DBrings in7 lettersSee answer ›41DOnline nickname6 lettersSee answer ›42DThings made by toddlers and directors6 lettersSee answer ›43DHairstyles often associated with the ’60s and ’70s5 lettersSee answer ›44D"Well done!"5 lettersSee answer ›45Dx5 lettersSee answer ›47DWood finish5 lettersSee answer ›49DCrispy flaps of crust on sourdough loaves4 lettersSee answer ›50DOrg. with a "Know Your Rights" campaign4 lettersSee answer ›51D___ Bunny, toon who debuted in "Space Jam"4 lettersSee answer ›54DCarry on3 lettersSee answer ›
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