Newsday Crossword hints and answers for February 19, 2026
A hint and the answer for every clue, each behind its own button. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues76
Across33
Down43
TitleHOLD IT
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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Artistic judgment (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETASTE→
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Provide (4)
Starts with G, ends with EGIVE→
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Crude qty. (3)
Starts with B, ends with LBBL→
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Was nostalgic (5)
Starts with A, ends with DACHED→
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Throw off (4)
Starts with E, ends with TEMIT→
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Drubbing (4)
Starts with R, ends with TROUT→
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Don't succeed at a crucial moment (15)
Starts with F, ends with HFAILINTHECLUTCH→
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"See ya!" (8)
Starts with T, ends with OTIMETOGO→
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African capital on the Atlantic (5)
Starts with A, ends with AACCRA→
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Metal precioso (3)
Starts with O, ends with OORO→
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Turkey cousin (7)
Starts with S, ends with NSAGEHEN→
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Appetizer sampler (6)
Starts with D, ends with MDIMSUM→
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Crib dweller (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBABE→
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Broad scarf (5)
Starts with A, ends with TASCOT→
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Unscrupulous control attempt (9)
Starts with P, ends with BPOWERGRAB→
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Withdraw (from) (4)
Starts with W, ends with NWEAN→
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Bigwig (5)
Starts with M, ends with LMOGUL→
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Earring support (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELOBE→
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Calms down (9)
Starts with G, ends with PGETSAGRIP→
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Had the intent (5)
Starts with A, ends with DAIMED→
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Possible kite catcher (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETREE→
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Shots to swing (6)
Starts with A, ends with SATBATS→
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Fuel from wood chips, e.g. (7)
Starts with B, ends with SBIOMASS→
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Overhead lines (3)
Starts with E, ends with SELS→
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Ceremonial spot (5)
Starts with A, ends with RALTAR→
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Bookplate inscription (8)
Starts with E, ends with SEXLIBRIS→
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Attainable (15)
Starts with W, ends with PWITHINONESGRASP→
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Evil look (4)
Starts with L, ends with RLEER→
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What oxygen hasn't (4)
Starts with O, ends with RODOR→
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Ward worker (5)
Starts with N, ends with ENURSE→
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Dr. of music (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDRE→
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Into the sunset (4)
Starts with W, ends with TWEST→
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Stand in good __ (5)
Starts with S, ends with DSTEAD→
Down
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Last president with a mustache (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTAFT→
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Purple puree base (4)
Starts with A, ends with IACAI→
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Leveling wedge (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSHIM→
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It means "distant" (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETELE→
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Starting point (5)
Starts with G, ends with OGETGO→
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Point-of-view lead-in (4)
Starts with I, ends with OIMHO→
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Go toe-to-toe (3)
Starts with V, ends with EVIE→
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End-of-list abbr. (3)
Starts with E, ends with CETC→
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Batman alias (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBRUCE→
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Make a mess of (5)
Starts with B, ends with HBOTCH→
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Monetary gain (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELUCRE→
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As compared to (4)
Starts with T, ends with NTHAN→
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Rule of thumb (4)
Starts with N, ends with MNORM→
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Selection on tap (5)
Starts with L, ends with RLAGER→
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Prepare for a hearth (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSAWUP→
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The third man (4)
Starts with A, ends with LABEL→
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"Dude!" (4)
Starts with D, ends with GDAWG→
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Verbal nod (4)
Starts with I, ends with EISEE→
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Exam with Living Systems questions (4)
Starts with M, ends with TMCAT→
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Male deliveries (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSONS→
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Maltese Falcon guy's nickname (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBOGIE→
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Sponge holes (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPORES→
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Slick-talking (4)
Starts with G, ends with BGLIB→
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Salsa tomato (4)
Starts with R, ends with AROMA→
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Support wrongdoing for (4)
Starts with A, ends with TABET→
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Kings and twins (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBEDS→
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Bosses, briefly (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMGRS→
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Video arcade pioneer (5)
Starts with A, ends with IATARI→
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Social media ID intros (7)
Starts with A, ends with SATSIGNS→
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Bard's title starter (4)
Starts with A, ends with SALLS→
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Chew (out) (4)
Starts with B, ends with LBAWL→
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Admission of imprecision (5)
Starts with I, ends with DILIED→
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Fish-eating frolicker (5)
Starts with O, ends with ROTTER→
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Phil or Steve of skiing (5)
Starts with M, ends with EMAHRE→
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Apply with intensity (5)
Starts with E, ends with TEXERT→
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Nephew of 24-Down (4)
Starts with E, ends with SENOS→
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Champagne category (4)
Starts with B, ends with TBRUT→
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Nearly unobtainable (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERARE→
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Actress Rae (4)
Starts with I, ends with AISSA→
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Accelerated (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSPED→
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This very moment (3)
Starts with N, ends with WNOW→
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Lyrical tribute (3)
Starts with O, ends with EODE→
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 19, 2026?+
76 clues: 33 Across and 43 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Fred Piscop.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Artistic judgment (TASTE); Provide (GIVE); Crude qty. (BBL).
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.
