Universal Crossword February 20, 2026 Answers
By Aidan Deshong and Adam Levav
Editor: David Steinberg
We've solved all 78 clues from the Universal Crossword crossword published on February 20, 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.
MSG flavor
6.
Big Bird's red friend
10.
Fine ___
14.
Detection system
15.
Ring, as bells do
16.
Rowing vessel
17.
*Edward Teach's pirate name
19.
Radius's neighbor
20.
Goal
21.
Bookkeeper's book
23.
Something a baker cracks
24.
Capital of the Bahamas
27.
"Am I the problem?"
29.
*Pan out on paper?
33.
Company with a spokesduck
36.
Pre-hosp. care providers
37.
LGBT activist Windsor
38.
Snoop Dogg's "___ It Like It's Hot"
39.
Exec who might head an AI initiative
40.
Nod, say
42.
Cut with an ax
43.
*"Show me evidence!"
45.
Hula dancer's accessory
46.
Put into use
48.
Religion with five pillars
50.
Animated figure
51.
Part of a gym set
52.
"The Prince of Tides" actor Nick
56.
*Princess who helped Theseus
58.
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
60.
Stuff removed from a dryer
61.
101 class
63.
Sister company of Budget
64.
Swear word, or swearing-in words
65.
Outdoes
66.
Wedding dress designer Wang
67.
"What ___ is new?"
68.
Pick up on
69.
Swirl in a river
Down
1.
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
2.
Sasha Obama's sister
3.
Former president John
4.
"Blue Slide Park" rapper ___ Miller
5.
Bug
6.
Foil relative
7.
Radiation shielding element
8.
Blank parts of pages
9.
Least young
10.
Aladdin's sidekick
11.
Aspirational figure
12.
Clementine relative
13.
Alone at a party
18.
Become fuzzy
22.
Pop nickname that drops "anna"
25.
___ meet (flea market)
26.
N.Y. congresswoman
28.
Casual shirts
30.
Diet in which bread is avoided
31.
Apple video editor
32.
Tibetan cryptid
33.
Condition that can cause hyperfocus: Abbr.
34.
Common streaming service incentive
35.
Nadirs
39.
Tear up
40.
Feel ill
41.
Podium
43.
A big fish in a small ___
44.
They're played in gaming competitions
47.
Abhor
49.
Desert setting of "Fallout: New Vegas"
51.
Actress Zellweger
53.
Adored
54.
Nickname for a classic Ford
55.
Writing assignment
56.
Sunburn soother
57.
Cacao bits
59.
Medication quantity
62.
Bygone M&M color
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the Universal Crossword crossword from February 20, 2026?
The Universal Crossword crossword from February 20, 2026 contains 78 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 39 Across clues and 39 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the February 20, 2026 Universal Crossword crossword?
All 78 answers for the Universal Crossword crossword from February 20, 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 20, 2026 Universal Crossword crossword?
The Universal Crossword crossword from February 20, 2026 was constructed by Aidan Deshong and Adam Levav and edited by David Steinberg.
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