Daily Crossword — Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Daily Crossword - Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Theme: Animals & Pets

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Literary murderer (4)

5.Half a comet's name (4)

9.Mount for Cheryl White or Donna Cheek (5)

14.Square root of sesenta y cuatro (4)

15.Stack Blues (John Hurt song) (4)

16.Why did the deer need to wear braces? Because he had buck ___! (5)

17.Month after juillet (4)

18.Version of myself found in state #23? (10)

20.Shelled reptile (6)

22.Banda ___ (2004 tsunami site) (4)

23.Campus in Fort Collins, briefly (3)

24.Eagle wearer (7)

26.Do I dare to ___ peach? --T.S. Eliot (4)

28.See 43-Across (12)

33.They can be shaken but not stirred (5)

36.___ deer, a female . . . (4)

37.Lapse, in Lisbon (4)

38.China-based online marketplace (4)

39.Falcon-headed Egyptian god (5)

40.East Coast hwy. (4)

41.Luck, in Lyon (4)

43.Battery type (5)

44.{/Fully ready to listen/} (12)

47.Journey's end (abbr.) (4)

48.Well, what's it gonna be? (7)

52.Du Bist die ___, well-known Schubert song. (3)

55.__ told you so! (4)

57.Madagascar primates (6)

58.Hard-hit line drive (10)

61.Go from ___ (make a small step in the wrong direction) (4)

62.The Dnieper to the Russians. (5)

63.__'acte (4)

64.What can ___? (question to a nutritionist) (4)

65.Army man: Abbr. (5)

66.Barney Miller actor Jack's family (4)

67.Inside, in combinations (4)

42.Champagne, e.g.

Down

56.Prefix for sphere (4)

1.Theater courtesy (5)

2.Hearing: Comb. form (5)

3.Boorish fellow (5)

4.O vile, Intolerable, ___!: Shak. (11)

5.Nursery rhyme character. (6)

6.On in years (3)

7.Part of Istanbul (4)

8.1983 Stephen King novel, after spell-checking (11)

9.Interjection heard when breaking up (6)

10.Vintner's prefix (3)

11.Chicago Cubs insignia (4)

12.Degrees in theology. (4)

13.Old cry of despair (4)

19.Perrier in a meadow? (6)

21.Recluses (4)

25.*Comic with a talk show (11)

27.Patrick ____ created plans for rebuilding post-war London

29.I'm ___ Git You, Sucka! (film) (5)

30.Art deco artist (4)

31.Diminutive suffix (4)

32.Vex (4)

33.That's ___ learning I desire: Burns (4)

34.I ___ bad moon... (4)

35.Mist. (4)

39.Weasel's relative (6)

43.Pencil holder (4)

45.State confidently (6)

46.Some fishermen (6)

49.Bavarian measures of length (5)

50.Encroachment (5)

51.Dancer Sono ___. (5)

52.Mail rtes. (4)

53.Large vase: Fr. (4)

54.Gardener, at times (4)

59.Census-report stat. (3)

60.School gr. (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Literary murderer (4)

5.Half a comet's name (4)

9.Mount for Cheryl White or Donna Cheek (5)

14.Square root of sesenta y cuatro (4)

15.Stack Blues (John Hurt song) (4)

16.Why did the deer need to wear braces? Because he had buck ___! (5)

17.Month after juillet (4)

18.Version of myself found in state #23? (10)

20.Shelled reptile (6)

22.Banda ___ (2004 tsunami site) (4)

23.Campus in Fort Collins, briefly (3)

24.Eagle wearer (7)

26.Do I dare to ___ peach? --T.S. Eliot (4)

28.See 43-Across (12)

33.They can be shaken but not stirred (5)

36.___ deer, a female . . . (4)

37.Lapse, in Lisbon (4)

38.China-based online marketplace (4)

39.Falcon-headed Egyptian god (5)

40.East Coast hwy. (4)

41.Luck, in Lyon (4)

43.Battery type (5)

44.{/Fully ready to listen/} (12)

47.Journey's end (abbr.) (4)

48.Well, what's it gonna be? (7)

52.Du Bist die ___, well-known Schubert song. (3)

55.__ told you so! (4)

57.Madagascar primates (6)

58.Hard-hit line drive (10)

61.Go from ___ (make a small step in the wrong direction) (4)

62.The Dnieper to the Russians. (5)

63.__'acte (4)

64.What can ___? (question to a nutritionist) (4)

65.Army man: Abbr. (5)

66.Barney Miller actor Jack's family (4)

67.Inside, in combinations (4)

42.Champagne, e.g.

Down

56.Prefix for sphere (4)

1.Theater courtesy (5)

2.Hearing: Comb. form (5)

3.Boorish fellow (5)

4.O vile, Intolerable, ___!: Shak. (11)

5.Nursery rhyme character. (6)

6.On in years (3)

7.Part of Istanbul (4)

8.1983 Stephen King novel, after spell-checking (11)

9.Interjection heard when breaking up (6)

10.Vintner's prefix (3)

11.Chicago Cubs insignia (4)

12.Degrees in theology. (4)

13.Old cry of despair (4)

19.Perrier in a meadow? (6)

21.Recluses (4)

25.*Comic with a talk show (11)

27.Patrick ____ created plans for rebuilding post-war London

29.I'm ___ Git You, Sucka! (film) (5)

30.Art deco artist (4)

31.Diminutive suffix (4)

32.Vex (4)

33.That's ___ learning I desire: Burns (4)

34.I ___ bad moon... (4)

35.Mist. (4)

39.Weasel's relative (6)

43.Pencil holder (4)

45.State confidently (6)

46.Some fishermen (6)

49.Bavarian measures of length (5)

50.Encroachment (5)

51.Dancer Sono ___. (5)

52.Mail rtes. (4)

53.Large vase: Fr. (4)

54.Gardener, at times (4)

59.Census-report stat. (3)

60.School gr. (3)

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About This Animals & Pets Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Tuesday, February 3, 2026 features a Animals & Pets theme with 74 words (37 across, 37 down).

Go wild with clues about domestic pets, farm animals, wildlife, and creatures from every corner of the animal kingdom.

Easy Difficulty (2 stars):

This 2-star puzzle offers a gentle introduction to crossword solving with straightforward clues and common vocabulary. Perfect for beginners or a relaxing challenge.

February 2026 Crossword Archive

This Animals & Pets crossword puzzle was published on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 as part of our daily crossword series. Each day brings a new theme and fresh challenges for crossword enthusiasts.

Puzzle Statistics:

• Grid size: 15x15
• Total words: 74
• Across clues: 37
• Down clues: 37
• Theme: Animals & Pets

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Animals & Pets themed crosswords offer unique challenges and vocabulary. Here are some strategies for success:

• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to animals & pets
• Use crossing letters to confirm unfamiliar terms
• Think about synonyms and alternative meanings within the theme

This easy difficulty puzzle requires basic knowledge and solving techniques. Take your time and enjoy the challenge!

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Daily Crossword — Tuesday, February 3, 2026