NYT Crossword: solutions for Wednesday, February 26

NYT Crossword: solutions for Wednesday, February 26

      The New York Times offers a variety of word games today, including Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, catering to all preferences. However, the traditional crossword puzzle remains the most popular. This daily puzzle is packed with intriguing trivia, enhances cognitive flexibility, and provides some bragging rights if you're able to complete it consistently.

      While the NYT crossword may sometimes seem daunting, remember that solving crosswords is a skill that improves with practice — don't feel disheartened if you can't fill in every answer right away.

      If you're struggling with today’s NYT Crossword, we’ve compiled all the answers to help you through it.

      **NYT Crossword answers today:**

      **Across**

      1 “___ Ever” (Elvis song in “G.I. Blues”): DIDJA

      6 Stepped (on): TROD

      10 Hits up on Slack, say: IMS

      13 Eggplant is a commonly used one: EMOJI

      14 Contents of some shots: SERA

      15 Sandwich in a soft tortilla: WRAP

      16 D to F, e.g., in music: MINORTHIRD

      18 Certain trekker: HAJI

      19 Cleverly understanding: ONTO

      20 #50 on a table: TIN

      21 City that was home for the Wright brothers: DAYTON

      23 Bun contents: HAIR

      25 Frequent filler for a po’ boy: OYSTERS

      26 Area of frenetic dancing: MOSHPIT

      29 Not so hot: BLAH

      30 “Stan” rapper: EMINEM

      31 Not feel so hot: AIL

      32 Yale Bulldogs, by another name: ELIS

      36 Alert: WARN

      37 Serious mix-up: MELEE

      39 Numismatic rating: FINE

      40 Donkey Kong Country console, for short: SNES

      41 Munchkin: ELF

      42 Word with sound or side: EFFECT

      44 1/13 or 2/13: IDES

      46 Exotic pet store offerings: IGUANAS

      47 Writer’s starting point: OUTLINE

      50 Indian tourist site: AGRA

      51 Stunt performer on “Jackass”: STEVEO

      52 Some OT enders: FGS

      53 It may be induced: COMA

      57 Field of Jean-Luc Godard: CINE

      58 Preppy fabric: SEERSUCKER

      61 Powerful server: ACER

      62 Competitive poker?: EPEE

      63 Warrant: MERIT

      64 Pixar’s Remy, for one: RAT

      65 Slip (into): EASE

      66 Fruit that may be poached: PEARS

      **Down**

      1 Aid in seeking a record contract: DEMO

      2 “Sure, you can include me”: IMIN

      3 “___ ask!”: DONT

      4 Inspiration for a seafood chain: LONGJOHNSILVER

      5 Tune: AIR

      6 “Ammo” for a modern-day cannon: TSHIRT

      7 It may be a handful: REIN

      8 Bruins’ Bobby: ORR

      9 Creepy crawler: DADDYLONGLEGS

      10 Steamed: IRATE

      11 Rank achieved by Jay Gatsby in “The Great Gatsby”: MAJOR

      12 Quick trips by car: SPINS

      15 What a stereotypical bartender asks after a horse walks into a bar: WHYTHELONGFACE

      17 “It’s been ages!”: LONGTIMENOSEE

      22 ___ last resort: ASA

      24 Donkey Kong, e.g.: APE

      25 Award since 1956: OBIE

      26 Kitten cries: MEWS

      27 Arab League member: OMAN

      28 Engender: SIRE

      31 Title sitcom character voiced by Paul Fusco: ALF

      33 Concern for a bank: LIEN

      34 People in Disney’s “The Emperor’s New Groove”: INCA

      35 A bar for “Cheers” and a coffee shop for “Friends”: SETS

      38 “Who ___?”: ELSE

      43 Pelt: FUR

      45 Fall to 0% battery: DIE

      46 “For sure!”: IAGREE

      47 “Dune” actor Isaac: OSCAR

      48 Seat of New York’s Oneida County: UTICA

      49 Part of a doctrine: TENET

      52 Charges: FEES

      54 Side dish that’s commonly fried: OKRA

      55 Yom Kippur War leader: MEIR

      56 They may be dark or graphic: ARTS

      59 Org. with the Acid Rain Program: EPA

      60 One who looks at slides?: UMP

NYT Crossword: solutions for Wednesday, February 26

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NYT Crossword: solutions for Wednesday, February 26

The crossword puzzle in The New York Times can be challenging, even if it's not the Sunday edition! If you're facing difficulties, we're available to assist you with today’s clues and solutions.