Newsday Crossword hints and answers for February 17, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
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Today’s Newsday 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
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Gave a fancy party for (5)
Starts with F, ends with DFETED→
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Pet adoption org. (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASPCA→
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Earl Grey and pekoe (4)
Starts with T, ends with STEAS→
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Group of mountains (5)
Starts with R, ends with ERANGE→
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Fill, as a truck (4)
Starts with L, ends with DLOAD→
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__ and rave (talk angrily) (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRANT→
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In the backyard or front porch (10)
Starts with O, ends with SOUTOFDOORS→
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Food inspection agcy. (4)
Starts with U, ends with AUSDA→
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Two-thirds of a dozen (5)
Starts with E, ends with TEIGHT→
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Motionless (5)
Starts with I, ends with TINERT→
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Giants of industry (6)
Starts with T, ends with STITANS→
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Lower-leg joints (6)
Starts with A, ends with SANKLES→
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Say from memory (6)
Starts with R, ends with ERECITE→
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Argyles, for instance (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSOCKS→
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Software purchaser (4)
Starts with U, ends with RUSER→
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Skiing surface (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESLOPE→
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In real time (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELIVE→
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Clear-sky color (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBLUE→
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Beerlike beverage (3)
Starts with A, ends with EALE→
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Revise for publication (4)
Starts with E, ends with TEDIT→
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Talks on and on (4)
Starts with Y, ends with SYAPS→
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Performed poorly (5)
Starts with S, ends with KSTANK→
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Right-angle shapes (4)
Starts with E, ends with SELLS→
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Enthusiastic (5)
Starts with E, ends with REAGER→
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Pleasing to the eye (6)
Starts with L, ends with YLOVELY→
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Available to rent (6)
Starts with V, ends with TVACANT→
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Peace Prize nun Mother __ (6)
Starts with T, ends with ATERESA→
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Terse concession (5)
Starts with I, ends with TILOST→
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Scientist Curie (5)
Starts with M, ends with EMARIE→
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Actress Hatcher or Garr (4)
Starts with T, ends with ITERI→
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"Little red" fairy tale outerwear (10)
Starts with R, ends with DRIDINGHOOD→
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Skating leap (4)
Starts with A, ends with LAXEL→
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United __ Emirates (Mideast nation) (4)
Starts with A, ends with BARAB→
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Fraction of a pound (5)
Starts with O, ends with EOUNCE→
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Pop music star __ Gaga (4)
Starts with L, ends with YLADY→
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Viral internet post (4)
Starts with M, ends with EMEME→
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Sparrows' homes (5)
Starts with N, ends with SNESTS→
Down
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Move to and __ (3)
Starts with F, ends with OFRO→
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__ de Cologne (3)
Starts with E, ends with UEAU→
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Explosive letters (3)
Starts with T, ends with TTNT→
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Swelled head (3)
Starts with E, ends with OEGO→
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Overcome in battle (6)
Starts with D, ends with TDEFEAT→
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Walks through mud (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSLOGS→
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Winnie-the-__ (4)
Starts with P, ends with HPOOH→
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Supermarket vehicle (4)
Starts with C, ends with TCART→
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Words from a sponsor (3)
Starts with A, ends with SADS→
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Tree's protective wrapping (11)
Starts with T, ends with ETRUNKSLEEVE→
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Art studio stand (5)
Starts with E, ends with LEASEL→
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Tennis great Agassi (5)
Starts with A, ends with EANDRE→
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Facts and figures (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSTATS→
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Eats in style (5)
Starts with D, ends with SDINES→
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Pen contents (3)
Starts with I, ends with KINK→
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Electric car company (5)
Starts with T, ends with ATESLA→
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Freeze over (5)
Starts with I, ends with PICEUP→
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Doesn't have much stamina (11)
Starts with T, ends with YTIRESEASILY→
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Highest poker card (3)
Starts with A, ends with EACE→
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Red gem (4)
Starts with R, ends with YRUBY→
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Sun-powered (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSOLAR→
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Unlock (4)
Starts with O, ends with NOPEN→
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Behind schedule (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELATE→
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Sits in traffic (5)
Starts with I, ends with SIDLES→
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Country home (5)
Starts with V, ends with AVILLA→
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Online crafts site (4)
Starts with E, ends with YETSY→
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Police dept. rank (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSGT→
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Calvin of fashion (5)
Starts with K, ends with NKLEIN→
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Insect in a colony (3)
Starts with A, ends with TANT→
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State north of California (6)
Starts with O, ends with NOREGON→
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Extremely important (5)
Starts with V, ends with LVITAL→
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Amazon device voice (5)
Starts with A, ends with AALEXA→
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Hollowed out, as an apple (5)
Starts with C, ends with DCORED→
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Big family (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETRIBE→
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Swampy ground (4)
Starts with M, ends with EMIRE→
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First Biblical father (4)
Starts with A, ends with MADAM→
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Lamb's father (3)
Starts with R, ends with MRAM→
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Color tone (3)
Starts with H, ends with EHUE→
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Add-__ (extras) (3)
Starts with O, ends with SONS→
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Halloween Safety Mo. (3)
Starts with O, ends with TOCT→
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__ Moines, IA (3)
Starts with D, ends with SDES→
How to solve the Newsday Crossword
Fill the 15x15 grid so every Across and Down answer matches its clue. The title at the top hints at the theme. Our answer pages list every clue in order with its answer behind a reveal button, and link to a page for each individual clue.
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Newsday Crossword tips for tomorrow
- Use the title. Newsday puzzles are titled, and the title nearly always explains the theme entries.
- Know the pseudonyms. Puzzles by "Lester Ruff" are easier; "Anna Stiga" is Stan again, backwards, and tougher.
- Expect the Stumper to be brutal. Saturday clues are deliberately vague. Fill short words first and let crossings carry you.
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Newsday Crossword FAQ
How many clues are in the Newsday Crossword for February 17, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Guilherme Gilioli.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Gave a fancy party for (FETED); Pet adoption org. (SPCA); Earl Grey and pekoe (TEAS).
Who makes the Newsday Crossword?+
It is edited by Stan Newman, who also constructs many of the puzzles under pseudonyms.
Where can I find past Newsday Crossword answers?+
Every puzzle in our archive has its own page with all answers and a page per clue.
