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NYT Crossword Solver - Answers & Clues - Feb 16, 2018

By Wordy Editors | Last edited Feb 16, 2018

Need help with the NYT Crossword puzzle for Feb 16, 2018? Our interactive solver provides progressive hints and reveals all clues and answers. Use the reveal toggles to gradually uncover letters without spoiling all the fun!

NYT CROSSWORD

Starting Grid

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Click cells to see clues. Black squares are blocked cells.

1A
2B
3U
4T
Hints
1D
2A
3N
4T
5E
Hints
1B
2O
3X
4C
5A
6M
7E
8R
9A
Hints
1S
2P
3E
4A
5R
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1S
2P
3E
4E
5D
6B
7A
8L
9L
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1T
2H
3A
4T
5S
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1P
2E
3N
4T
5H
6O
7U
8S
9E
10S
11U
12I
13T
14E
Hints
1A
2D
3D
4A
5M
6S
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1G
2A
3B
4L
5E
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1C
2L
3A
4Y
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1N
2E
3M
4E
5A
6N
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1A
2D
3D
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1T
2M
3I
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1O
2D
3D
4I
5T
6Y
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1R
2E
3S
4T
5S
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1S
2U
3N
4N
5Y
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1C
2O
3L
4A
5D
6A
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1G
2P
3S
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1Y
2O
3G
4U
5R
6T
7S
8M
9O
10O
11T
12H
13I
14E
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1I
2N
3A
4M
5O
6R
7A
8T
9A
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1O
2N
3E
4N
5O
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1P
2I
3X
4E
5L
6A
7T
8E
9D
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1S
2T
3R
4A
5Y
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1S
2T
3I
4R
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1G
2E
3M
4S
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About NYT Crossword

NYT Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that challenges players to fill in words both across and down. Each puzzle features clues that range from straightforward definitions to clever wordplay, making it an engaging mental workout perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all skill levels.

How to Play

Fill in the grid with answers to the clues

Answers go ACROSS (left to right) and DOWN (top to bottom)

Each numbered clue corresponds to a starting square in the grid

Letters in intersecting words must match

Complete the grid to solve the puzzle

New puzzle available every day

Tips for Success

Start with shorter words (3-4 letters) that have many crossing words

Look for clues with common patterns or letter combinations

Use crossing letters from other answers to help fill in difficult clues

Pay attention to clue types: definitions, wordplay, and fill-in-the-blank

Don't be afraid to erase and try again if an answer doesn't fit

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