LA Times Daily Crossword February 16, 2026 Answers
By Betsy Ochester & Andrew Gutelle
We've solved all 78 clues from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword published on February 16, 2026. The full solution is presented below with an interactive grid and sorted clue lists. Each answer links to a comprehensive page showing confidence ratings, similar clues, and crossword history.
Across
1.
Expenses
6.
Happy __ clam
9.
"Judy" Oscar winner Zellweger
14.
Software company that makes InDesign and Acrobat
15.
Captain's record
16.
Garlicky spread
17.
Communication system with dots and dashes
19.
"I'm chipped" collar attachment
20.
Peel or pare, say
21.
Artist Yoko
22.
Miss Marple, e.g.
23.
"Aladdin" transport
25.
One little piggy's destination
29.
Cap
30.
Look forward to
31.
Bike part that can be raised and lowered
33.
Rickman of "Love Actually"
37.
Early-week newspaper feature
40.
Side social media accounts, informally
41.
Many moons
42.
Temporary body dye
43.
Mini owner
44.
TikTok content
45.
Actor who plays Allan in "Barbie"
51.
NYC subway between Inwood and Far Rockaway
52.
Chem class locale
53.
Exchange
57.
Queen's tenure
58.
Nickname for Detroit
60.
Permeate
61.
Be in debt
62.
Supporter of the arts?
63.
Donkeys
64.
"Bel Canto" novelist Patchett
65.
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
Down
1.
Summer sleepaway site
2.
Smell
3.
Achy after exercise, say
4.
Meas. on the wrapper of a stick of butter
5.
"Catch my drift?"
6.
"Run __ now!"
7.
"Likewise!"
8.
Stone or Iron follower
9.
Berate
10.
Puffer jacket filler, often
11.
Still snoozing
12.
Exhilarate
13.
Twice four
18.
Paint layer
22.
Sings like Sarah Vaughan
23.
Self-referential
24.
Utter mess
25.
Three Bears matriarch
26.
Mil. truant
27.
__ and rave
28.
Nanny's offspring
31.
Grimace
32.
Directional suffix
33.
Amazed
34.
__ Star State
35.
River of Florence
36.
Confidentiality contracts, for short
38.
Sanaa's country
39.
Branch of Islam
43.
The "B" of LBJ
44.
Airbnb competitor
45.
Tennis star Sharapova
46.
Action __: post-meeting list
47.
Baby beds
48.
Peace Palace site, with "The"
49.
Bozo
50.
Devoured
53.
Con
54.
The Badger St.
55.
Suit to __: fit perfectly
56.
Gomer of TV's Mayberry
58.
Extinct New Zealand bird
59.
Food writer Drummond
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from February 16, 2026?
The LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from February 16, 2026 contains 78 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 35 Across clues and 43 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the February 16, 2026 LA Times Daily Crossword crossword?
All 78 answers for the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from February 16, 2026 are listed on this page. You can browse answers by Across and Down directions, or click on any clue to see a detailed breakdown with alternative solutions and appearances in other crossword puzzles.
Who created the February 16, 2026 LA Times Daily Crossword crossword?
The LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from February 16, 2026 was constructed by Betsy Ochester & Andrew Gutelle.
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