Daily Crossword — Thursday, February 5, 2026

Daily Crossword - Thursday, February 5, 2026

Theme: Reading & Writing

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.In a tizzy (4)

5.License to Kill actor (4)

9.The ___; Virginia Woolf novel (5)

14.Congratulations! You ___ million dollar lottery (classic spam opening) (4)

15.___ ain't broke... (4)

16.Actor Hawke (5)

17.____ the Drum Slowly (4)

18.Falafel bean (4)

19.Left: Comb. form. (5)

20.Part 2 of quote (11)

23.1952 election monogram (3)

24.Polyphonic vocal piece. (5)

25.Added: Abbr. (4)

27.Ultimatum word (6)

30.Word shouted at an aggressive driver (7)

33.Rapa ___ (Easter Island) (3)

34.Hebrew Letters (5)

37.Fermented milk drink (5)

38.A-hole (4)

40.Cheers! (5)

42.Iron piece supporting a millstone. (4)

43.Saarinen and others (5)

45.Fantasia hippo wear (5)

47.Apt rhyme for "goal, eh?" (3)

48.Excuses for nonappearance in court. (7)

50.Word in many sequel titles (6)

52.Done regularly and frequently (4)

53.Lake Victoria discoverer (5)

55.Shoulder: Comb. form. (3)

57.Question for a magician (11)

62.Economic adviser to Eisenhower. (5)

64.Western star Richard (4)

65.Mil. honors (4)

66.Medieval town WNW of Trieste (5)

67.Troy-___ mowers (4)

68.Plural suffix with slogan or chariot (4)

69.___ time (eventually) (5)

70.Little Red Menace, to some (4)

71.Molecule key for studying evolutionary relationships between species: Abbr. (4)

Down

1.Telephone panel: Abbr. (4)

2.Hurricane forecasting agcy. (4)

3.Scar that doesn't stand out? (4)

4.Nobelist for literature:1913 (6)

5.Scatters, as sunlight (8)

6.Fickle and restless as ___: Heine (5)

7.Colorful (5)

8.Let's just leave ___ that ... (4)

9.City in Russia, on the Don River. (7)

10.Bit of info on a bus stop display (3)

11.Motto, part 3 (10)

12.Carry on (4)

13.Starters for Cat and Caps (4)

21.Disappears gradually (4)

22.Pronoun used by yours truly (3)

26.Mermaids actress (4)

27.Wavy in heraldry (5)

28.Cloud: Lat. (5)

29.A ___ have a good memory (10)

30.SDI weapon (4)

31.Ocean crosser (5)

32.To ground: Ger. (5)

35.Times Square booth (4)

36.Letters for Nolan Ryan and Lance Berkman, once (3)

39.Dorky fellow (4)

41.Draw to enter (8)

44.Invitation to rest (7)

46.German sparkling wine that sounds like a religious group (4)

49.U.S.N. member (3)

51.Haymaker (6)

53.Sect's symbol? (5)

54.Biblical song (5)

55.Cutesy greeting in a lolcat meme (4)

56.Great beginning (4)

58.'Can't -- friends?' (4)

59.Brown-___ (4)

60.Scandinavian deity (4)

61.Polar-orbiting weather satellite (4)

63.District, as in Nazi Germany. (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.In a tizzy (4)

5.License to Kill actor (4)

9.The ___; Virginia Woolf novel (5)

14.Congratulations! You ___ million dollar lottery (classic spam opening) (4)

15.___ ain't broke... (4)

16.Actor Hawke (5)

17.____ the Drum Slowly (4)

18.Falafel bean (4)

19.Left: Comb. form. (5)

20.Part 2 of quote (11)

23.1952 election monogram (3)

24.Polyphonic vocal piece. (5)

25.Added: Abbr. (4)

27.Ultimatum word (6)

30.Word shouted at an aggressive driver (7)

33.Rapa ___ (Easter Island) (3)

34.Hebrew Letters (5)

37.Fermented milk drink (5)

38.A-hole (4)

40.Cheers! (5)

42.Iron piece supporting a millstone. (4)

43.Saarinen and others (5)

45.Fantasia hippo wear (5)

47.Apt rhyme for "goal, eh?" (3)

48.Excuses for nonappearance in court. (7)

50.Word in many sequel titles (6)

52.Done regularly and frequently (4)

53.Lake Victoria discoverer (5)

55.Shoulder: Comb. form. (3)

57.Question for a magician (11)

62.Economic adviser to Eisenhower. (5)

64.Western star Richard (4)

65.Mil. honors (4)

66.Medieval town WNW of Trieste (5)

67.Troy-___ mowers (4)

68.Plural suffix with slogan or chariot (4)

69.___ time (eventually) (5)

70.Little Red Menace, to some (4)

71.Molecule key for studying evolutionary relationships between species: Abbr. (4)

Down

1.Telephone panel: Abbr. (4)

2.Hurricane forecasting agcy. (4)

3.Scar that doesn't stand out? (4)

4.Nobelist for literature:1913 (6)

5.Scatters, as sunlight (8)

6.Fickle and restless as ___: Heine (5)

7.Colorful (5)

8.Let's just leave ___ that ... (4)

9.City in Russia, on the Don River. (7)

10.Bit of info on a bus stop display (3)

11.Motto, part 3 (10)

12.Carry on (4)

13.Starters for Cat and Caps (4)

21.Disappears gradually (4)

22.Pronoun used by yours truly (3)

26.Mermaids actress (4)

27.Wavy in heraldry (5)

28.Cloud: Lat. (5)

29.A ___ have a good memory (10)

30.SDI weapon (4)

31.Ocean crosser (5)

32.To ground: Ger. (5)

35.Times Square booth (4)

36.Letters for Nolan Ryan and Lance Berkman, once (3)

39.Dorky fellow (4)

41.Draw to enter (8)

44.Invitation to rest (7)

46.German sparkling wine that sounds like a religious group (4)

49.U.S.N. member (3)

51.Haymaker (6)

53.Sect's symbol? (5)

54.Biblical song (5)

55.Cutesy greeting in a lolcat meme (4)

56.Great beginning (4)

58.'Can't -- friends?' (4)

59.Brown-___ (4)

60.Scandinavian deity (4)

61.Polar-orbiting weather satellite (4)

63.District, as in Nazi Germany. (3)

Solving Tools

About This Reading & Writing Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Thursday, February 5, 2026 features a Reading & Writing theme with 78 words (39 across, 39 down).

Celebrate the written word with clues about authors, books, poetry, journalism, and literary terms. From classic novels to modern publications.

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 Reading & Writing crossword puzzle was published on Thursday, February 5, 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: 78
• Across clues: 39
• Down clues: 39
• Theme: Reading & Writing

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• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to reading & writing
• 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 — Thursday, February 5, 2026