Universal Crossword February 17, 2026 Answers
By Jeffrey Martinovic
Editor: Taylor Johnson
The 76 answers for the February 17, 2026 edition of the Universal Crossword crossword are listed below in full. Whether you got stuck on 1 Across or a tricky Down clue, scroll through our complete solution or use the grid to find the exact answer you're looking for.
Across
1.
Lyft rival
5.
It's put on winter roads
9.
Sandwiches with two spreads, briefly
13.
Swampy spot
14.
Scientist Curie
15.
Show bias
16.
The s's in "association"?
18.
Water, in Mexico
19.
Genre for some bands signed to Drive-Thru Records
20.
Fully reverse
21.
Seeping
23.
___ room (place to play games)
24.
The f's in "huffs"?
26.
Overflow (with)
28.
Digital art piece: Abbr.
29.
A little bit of everything?
31.
Concept
34.
Des Moines resident
39.
The f's in "offense"?
42.
Rene of "Thor"
43.
Land unit
44.
Bad mood
45.
Tic-___-toe
47.
"Slow down!"
49.
The t's in "wattage"?
55.
Smooch on the subway, e.g.
58.
"OK, that makes sense"
59.
Study, as for an exam
60.
Curtain holder
61.
Koi, for one
62.
The e's in "breed"?
65.
Three-pointer
66.
"Alternatively ..."
67.
Spanish for "blue"
68.
Lip or cheek
69.
Kitchen head
70.
Head, in Montreal
Down
1.
Earthy brown hue
2.
Ecological community
3.
Triage pros
4.
"Summertime Sadness" singer Lana Del ___
5.
___ Arabia
6.
Shaded area
7.
Small, informally
8.
Start driving?
9.
Public square
10.
Start
11.
Short trip
12.
Logistical obstacles
14.
My friend, in French
17.
Outfox
22.
Sight-related
25.
Currently broadcasting
27.
Defib experts
29.
Mo. whose "showers bring May flowers"
30.
Letter before upsilon
32.
"Harry Potter" bully Malfoy
33.
Key for closing a window?
35.
Approximately
36.
Goal for a carnival game player
37.
"Who ___ to say?"
38.
Piece of fishing gear
40.
___ Dame
41.
Political movement of the '60s-'70s
46.
Kind of acid in vinegar
48.
Type of air filter
49.
Formal agreements
50.
Catherine of "Home Alone"
51.
Passes on some bread?
52.
Sports awards
53.
Barely ahead
54.
Evidence
56.
One may be filled with jelly
57.
Flummox
63.
Arrangement for a remote employee: Abbr.
64.
"WandaVision" actress Dennings
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How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from February 17, 2026?
The Universal Crossword crossword from February 17, 2026 contains 76 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 37 Across clues and 39 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the February 17, 2026 Universal Crossword crossword?
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Who created the February 17, 2026 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from February 17, 2026 was constructed by Jeffrey Martinovic and edited by Taylor Johnson.
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