The Crossword Answers NYT - February 17, 2026

across

• Forerunner of reggae Crossword Clue

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  SKA

• Because Crossword Clue

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  SINCE

• Fluster with embarrassment Crossword Clue

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  ABASH

• Buddy Crossword Clue

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  PAL

• "L'Orfeo" or "Idomeneo" Crossword Clue

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  OPERA

• Spoiled girl in "Finding Nemo" Crossword Clue

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  DARLA

• White rodent often used in lab research Crossword Clue

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  ALBINORAT

• Hunter in the night sky Crossword Clue

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  ORION

• "Cool!" Crossword Clue

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  NEATO

• Hit maker? Crossword Clue

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  FIST

• Big name in pet food Crossword Clue

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  IAMS

• Complete fiasco Crossword Clue

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  SNAFU

• "I suppose that's right" Crossword Clue

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  GUESSSO

• Some fancy finger painting Crossword Clue

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  NAILART

• Flavoring in an earthy whiskey Crossword Clue

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  PEAT

• Classic skin-care brand Crossword Clue

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  OLAY

• Film performers' union, for short Crossword Clue

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  SAG

• Spanish appetizers Crossword Clue

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  TAPAS

• Prospector's receptacle Crossword Clue

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  PAN

• Music genre for the words hidden in this puzzle's circled letters ... or a punny description for them? Crossword Clue

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  BAROQUE

• German cry of dismay Crossword Clue

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  ACH

• Old Ford Motor offering Crossword Clue

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  EDSEL

• Site for hibernation … or a Super Bowl party Crossword Clue

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  DEN

• No more than Crossword Clue

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  UPTO

• Sources of quick $$$ Crossword Clue

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  ATMS

• Break up, as a group Crossword Clue

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  DISBAND

• Someone's public identity Crossword Clue

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  PERSONA

• Workout inspired by martial arts Crossword Clue

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  TAEBO

• "Nobody doesn't like ___ Lee" (classic food slogan) Crossword Clue

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  SARA

• Daddy-o Crossword Clue

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  POPS

• "___ Jacques" (children's song) Crossword Clue

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  FRERE

• "The Addams Family" butler Crossword Clue

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  LURCH

• Spoken evaluations Crossword Clue

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  ORALEXAMS

• Island greeting Crossword Clue

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  ALOHA

• Starts daydreaming, with "out" Crossword Clue

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  ZONES

• Sound heard at the door Crossword Clue

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  RAP

• Amped up Crossword Clue

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  WIRED

• Call off the relationship Crossword Clue

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  ENDIT

• Furtive Crossword Clue

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  SLY