Daily Crossword — Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Daily Crossword - Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Theme: Tools & Objects

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Mold metal (5)

6.Felt monthly headaches, maybe (5)

11.Mood in grammar: Abbr. (3)

14.See 59 Down (5)

15.Rend apart: Var. (5)

16.Germanic war god (3)

17.Reed Richards's alter ego (11)

19.Elem. trio (3)

20.It holds the lock (4)

21.Nobelist Mario Vargas (5)

23.Some pesticide test sites (7)

27.Type of anchor used with small boats (7)

29.Capture, as a spirit (6)

30.Saw (6)

31.___ Kul, Kirghiz lake. (5)

32.A little extra cash, of a sort (4)

33.Aeronautical eng. (3)

36.Large bleaching vat. (4)

37.Sound of a shrill shriek. (5)

39.Bears, to Barzini (4)

40.Instructional video syst. (3)

41.Biblical name. (4)

42.Word form for "body" (5)

43.Michigan governor (6)

45.Ground corn beverage (6)

46.Hotel amenity that holds a few sweaters? (7)

48.Squanderer or wanderer (7)

49.___ Aquí (Shakira song) (5)

50.Concert pianist Radu (4)

51.San Francisco's ___ Valley (3)

52.Henry VIII's sixth wife rebels? (11)

59.Town in Saxony. (3)

60.Actor Ed in "Dick Tracy" (5)

61.Asiatic civet cat. (5)

62.Generous, affable sort (3)

63.Debra of "The Ten Commandments" (5)

64.City of the Philistines. (5)

Down

1.Relatives, casually (3)

2.Transportation via highway (Abbr.) (3)

3.1989 comedy that takes place at Channel 62 (3)

4.Thousand times intro (3)

5.Irish Sea inlet __ Bay (7)

6.Malay sail-canoes: Var. (5)

7.Ancient name of Egypt. (4)

8.Card game where you match--or don't match? Wait, sometimes they don't match but they still match? GAH (3)

9.Biblical name. (3)

10.Inveigh (7)

11.Impenetrable suit for a knight? (11)

12.Bristle up in anger: Scot. (5)

13.Of law (5)

18.Start of a Hamlet quote (4)

22.Hosp. worker (3)

23.Two-wheeled transport with a battery (5)

24.Assume (5)

25.1975 hit (by Janis Ian) (11)

26.Astronomical dist. (4)

27.Happy: Fr. fem. (4)

28.Sandberg of the Cubs (4)

30.Ask: Scot. (5)

34.Acqua ___ (Italian song whose title translates to "Salt and Water") (5)

35.Recently deceased son of the Kaiser. (5)

37.David Copperfield lass (4)

38.Solitary: Prefix. (4)

39.Camel, Kipling style. (4)

41.Lust for Life singer (7)

42.Passport or Pilot, e.g., literally? (7)

44.Aegean island of Cyclades group. (3)

45.Painted bunting (4)

46.750 mi. river, to Gulf of Siam. (5)

47.__ children learning?: G.W. Bush (5)

48.German sausage (5)

50.Gaelic (4)

53.Altar constellation (3)

54.Hornsby, for short (3)

55.Lower-class Briton (3)

56.Workers: Abbr. (3)

57.Jazz producer Macero (3)

58.Grand Central, e.g.:abbr. (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Mold metal (5)

6.Felt monthly headaches, maybe (5)

11.Mood in grammar: Abbr. (3)

14.See 59 Down (5)

15.Rend apart: Var. (5)

16.Germanic war god (3)

17.Reed Richards's alter ego (11)

19.Elem. trio (3)

20.It holds the lock (4)

21.Nobelist Mario Vargas (5)

23.Some pesticide test sites (7)

27.Type of anchor used with small boats (7)

29.Capture, as a spirit (6)

30.Saw (6)

31.___ Kul, Kirghiz lake. (5)

32.A little extra cash, of a sort (4)

33.Aeronautical eng. (3)

36.Large bleaching vat. (4)

37.Sound of a shrill shriek. (5)

39.Bears, to Barzini (4)

40.Instructional video syst. (3)

41.Biblical name. (4)

42.Word form for "body" (5)

43.Michigan governor (6)

45.Ground corn beverage (6)

46.Hotel amenity that holds a few sweaters? (7)

48.Squanderer or wanderer (7)

49.___ Aquí (Shakira song) (5)

50.Concert pianist Radu (4)

51.San Francisco's ___ Valley (3)

52.Henry VIII's sixth wife rebels? (11)

59.Town in Saxony. (3)

60.Actor Ed in "Dick Tracy" (5)

61.Asiatic civet cat. (5)

62.Generous, affable sort (3)

63.Debra of "The Ten Commandments" (5)

64.City of the Philistines. (5)

Down

1.Relatives, casually (3)

2.Transportation via highway (Abbr.) (3)

3.1989 comedy that takes place at Channel 62 (3)

4.Thousand times intro (3)

5.Irish Sea inlet __ Bay (7)

6.Malay sail-canoes: Var. (5)

7.Ancient name of Egypt. (4)

8.Card game where you match--or don't match? Wait, sometimes they don't match but they still match? GAH (3)

9.Biblical name. (3)

10.Inveigh (7)

11.Impenetrable suit for a knight? (11)

12.Bristle up in anger: Scot. (5)

13.Of law (5)

18.Start of a Hamlet quote (4)

22.Hosp. worker (3)

23.Two-wheeled transport with a battery (5)

24.Assume (5)

25.1975 hit (by Janis Ian) (11)

26.Astronomical dist. (4)

27.Happy: Fr. fem. (4)

28.Sandberg of the Cubs (4)

30.Ask: Scot. (5)

34.Acqua ___ (Italian song whose title translates to "Salt and Water") (5)

35.Recently deceased son of the Kaiser. (5)

37.David Copperfield lass (4)

38.Solitary: Prefix. (4)

39.Camel, Kipling style. (4)

41.Lust for Life singer (7)

42.Passport or Pilot, e.g., literally? (7)

44.Aegean island of Cyclades group. (3)

45.Painted bunting (4)

46.750 mi. river, to Gulf of Siam. (5)

47.__ children learning?: G.W. Bush (5)

48.German sausage (5)

50.Gaelic (4)

53.Altar constellation (3)

54.Hornsby, for short (3)

55.Lower-class Briton (3)

56.Workers: Abbr. (3)

57.Jazz producer Macero (3)

58.Grand Central, e.g.:abbr. (3)

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About This Tools & Objects Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Wednesday, February 18, 2026 features a Tools & Objects theme with 78 words (37 across, 41 down).

Build your knowledge with clues about everyday objects, tools, instruments, and the physical items that surround us in daily life.

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 Tools & Objects crossword puzzle was published on Wednesday, February 18, 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: Tools & Objects

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• Consider specialized vocabulary common to tools & objects
• 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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