Daily Crossword — Monday, February 16, 2026

Daily Crossword - Monday, February 16, 2026

Theme: Music & Arts

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Thailand moolah (4)

5.Noah's eldest (4)

9.Well balanced (5)

14.___ Sholom, Israeli song (4)

15.USPS symbol (4)

16.Actor's words (5)

17.Death on the __ (4)

18.City in Ohio (4)

19.Merman of "Gypsy" (5)

20.*Fencer seeking revenge in "The Princess Bride" (12)

23.Foley artist's output (6)

24.German action movie director Boll (3)

25.Barker and Bell (3)

28.Betamax introducer (4)

30.Drake or Justin Bieber (6)

32.Supermarket chain based in Chicago (3)

35.Dice player's wager? (11)

38.Pell-___ (4)

40.Masonic aux. for ladies (3)

41.___ pay for this! (4)

42.Japanese term for sensitivity to impermanence (11)

47.W.W. II agency (3)

48.Chemical extracts (6)

49.Short drama. (4)

51.Hi-___ (3)

52.___-Blo fuses (3)

54.Masters (6)

58.Shoddily built Trojan War vehicles? (12)

61.Piedmont city (5)

64.Part of an old United Nations name (4)

65.Comic dictionary compiler Evan (4)

66.Portuguese province (5)

67.German theologian (4)

68.Inst. hoping to contact alien life (4)

69.___ answer . . . (5)

70.__ fide (4)

71.Paternity test factors (4)

Down

1.___ avibus (under good auspices): Lat. (5)

2.Donkey: It. (5)

3.Thing that often rises at a birthday party (5)

4.Scots barons. (6)

5.. . . he ___ bigger than his head: Shak. (7)

6.Yeah... fat chance (4)

7.North Carolina college (4)

8.Falcon-headed Egyptian god (5)

9.Users of weaving reeds. (7)

10.Japanese port city (4)

11.Granite State sch. that held a 2016 Democratic presidential debate (3)

12.Prenuptial? (3)

13.Cable alternative (3)

21.Smell (4)

22.Man chaser? (4)

25.Cat call (5)

26.Library request desk sign (5)

27.Inscribed pillar (5)

29.Jerry Garcia is associated with them (4)

31.Old newsroom machine (abbr.) (3)

32.Airways: Ger. (5)

33.Crystal filled cavity (5)

34.Alder genus (5)

36.Actor Ayres (3)

37.Actor Morales (4)

39.Rapper Tone-__ (3)

43.Inverse of an integer exponent (7)

44.Work-safety org. (4)

45.Jones of "The Office" and "Parks and Rec" (7)

46.Modified organism (4)

50.Separate grain (6)

53.The gift __ (5)

55.Fifth leading NBA scorer of all time (5)

56._____ dead horse (5)

57.Some antidepressants, for short (5)

58.Refusing to listen (4)

59.Comin' __ the Rye· (4)

60.Life of Pi author __ Martel (4)

61.Org. that's given more awards (23) to George Strait than any other performer (3)

62.__ in "unusual" (3)

63.Sgt. or cpl., for example (my dad was in the military so, yes, this is fair game!) (3)

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Across

1.Thailand moolah (4)

5.Noah's eldest (4)

9.Well balanced (5)

14.___ Sholom, Israeli song (4)

15.USPS symbol (4)

16.Actor's words (5)

17.Death on the __ (4)

18.City in Ohio (4)

19.Merman of "Gypsy" (5)

20.*Fencer seeking revenge in "The Princess Bride" (12)

23.Foley artist's output (6)

24.German action movie director Boll (3)

25.Barker and Bell (3)

28.Betamax introducer (4)

30.Drake or Justin Bieber (6)

32.Supermarket chain based in Chicago (3)

35.Dice player's wager? (11)

38.Pell-___ (4)

40.Masonic aux. for ladies (3)

41.___ pay for this! (4)

42.Japanese term for sensitivity to impermanence (11)

47.W.W. II agency (3)

48.Chemical extracts (6)

49.Short drama. (4)

51.Hi-___ (3)

52.___-Blo fuses (3)

54.Masters (6)

58.Shoddily built Trojan War vehicles? (12)

61.Piedmont city (5)

64.Part of an old United Nations name (4)

65.Comic dictionary compiler Evan (4)

66.Portuguese province (5)

67.German theologian (4)

68.Inst. hoping to contact alien life (4)

69.___ answer . . . (5)

70.__ fide (4)

71.Paternity test factors (4)

Down

1.___ avibus (under good auspices): Lat. (5)

2.Donkey: It. (5)

3.Thing that often rises at a birthday party (5)

4.Scots barons. (6)

5.. . . he ___ bigger than his head: Shak. (7)

6.Yeah... fat chance (4)

7.North Carolina college (4)

8.Falcon-headed Egyptian god (5)

9.Users of weaving reeds. (7)

10.Japanese port city (4)

11.Granite State sch. that held a 2016 Democratic presidential debate (3)

12.Prenuptial? (3)

13.Cable alternative (3)

21.Smell (4)

22.Man chaser? (4)

25.Cat call (5)

26.Library request desk sign (5)

27.Inscribed pillar (5)

29.Jerry Garcia is associated with them (4)

31.Old newsroom machine (abbr.) (3)

32.Airways: Ger. (5)

33.Crystal filled cavity (5)

34.Alder genus (5)

36.Actor Ayres (3)

37.Actor Morales (4)

39.Rapper Tone-__ (3)

43.Inverse of an integer exponent (7)

44.Work-safety org. (4)

45.Jones of "The Office" and "Parks and Rec" (7)

46.Modified organism (4)

50.Separate grain (6)

53.The gift __ (5)

55.Fifth leading NBA scorer of all time (5)

56._____ dead horse (5)

57.Some antidepressants, for short (5)

58.Refusing to listen (4)

59.Comin' __ the Rye· (4)

60.Life of Pi author __ Martel (4)

61.Org. that's given more awards (23) to George Strait than any other performer (3)

62.__ in "unusual" (3)

63.Sgt. or cpl., for example (my dad was in the military so, yes, this is fair game!) (3)

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About This Music & Arts Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Monday, February 16, 2026 features a Music & Arts theme with 78 words (37 across, 41 down).

Harmonize with clues about musical instruments, composers, artists, art movements, and creative expressions throughout history.

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 Music & Arts crossword puzzle was published on Monday, February 16, 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: 37
• Down clues: 41
• Theme: Music & Arts

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• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to music & arts
• 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 — Monday, February 16, 2026