The Universal Crossword puzzle from February 18, 2026 featured the clue "Routes", and we've found 20 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to WAYS as the most likely solution — it's 4 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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20 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
WAYS
Routes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
99%
WAYS
Routes
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
50%
PAVES
Puts down routes?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
50%
PAVES
Puts down routes?
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
50%
DETOURS
Roundabout routes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2025
50%
DETOURS
Roundabout routes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2025
50%
PART
Take different routes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
50%
PART
Take different routes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
50%
BUSLINES
City transit routes
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 6, 2024
50%
BUSLINES
City transit routes
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 6, 2024
50%
AIRWAYS
Flight routes
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 30, 2022
50%
AIRWAYS
Flight routes
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 30, 2022
50%
BYROADS
Detour routes, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2022
50%
BYROADS
Detour routes, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2022
50%
RAMPS
Wheelchair access routes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2022
50%
RAMPS
Wheelchair access routes
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2022
50%
FLYWAYS
Bird migration routes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2021
50%
FLYWAYS
Bird migration routes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2021
50%
TRAPPING
Blocking the escape routes of
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2021
50%
TRAPPING
Blocking the escape routes of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2021
50%
PATHS
Well-traveled routes
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 3, 2021
50%
PATHS
Well-traveled routes
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2021
50%
SEAWAYS
Shipping routes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2020
50%
SEAWAYS
Shipping routes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2020
50%
ENDS
Terminals, for bus routes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2020
50%
ENDS
Terminals, for bus routes
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2020
50%
STREETS
City routes
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 30, 2019
50%
STREETS
City routes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 30, 2019
50%
INTERSTATES
Major routes
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 18, 2019
50%
INTERSTATES
Major routes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 18, 2019
50%
STRAITS
Narrow sea routes
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 30, 2019
50%
STRAITS
Narrow sea routes
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 30, 2019
50%
MAINLINES
Railroads' primary routes
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 11, 2018
50%
MAINLINES
Railroads' primary routes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 11, 2018
50%
LOOPS
Circuitous routes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2018
50%
LOOPS
Circuitous routes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2018
50%
AIRLANES
Southwest routes
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2018
50%
AIRLANES
Southwest routes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2018
1%
SHUNTS
Reroutes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2023
1%
SHUNTS
Reroutes
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Routes" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 20 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WAYS (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Routes"?
The best answer for "Routes" is WAYS with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Routes" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 18, 2026.