What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Voting spots" from February 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Voting spots”

This clue appeared as 66-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

POLLS

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 16, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Voting spots” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 16, 2026 as 66-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Voting spots” clue?+

The answer is POLLS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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