Daily Crossword — Saturday, February 21, 2026

Daily Crossword - Saturday, February 21, 2026

Theme: Music & Arts

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.What's generated by solar panels (7)

8.Pretends to be (7)

15.Native of Biblical kingdom. (7)

16.Symbol of a government's insidious spread (7)

17.Relating to aromatic plant used by ancients. (7)

18.Celestial body beyond Neptune (7)

19.8 (3)

20.Worshiper of the stars. (7)

22.Color TV pioneer (3)

23.Summer coolers (4)

25.Well balanced (5)

26.Hocked a loogie (4)

27.Actor's words (5)

29.He sang the '90s ballad "All My Life" with JoJo (3)

30.Tuskless elephant (4)

31.Foley artist's output (6)

33.Fly fisherman's wear (8)

36.Hi-tech camera choice, for short (4)

38.I swear: Lat. var. (4)

39.Scrams (8)

43.Drake or Justin Bieber (6)

47.Dutch islands southwest of New Guinea: Var. (4)

48.1992 Bridget Fonda thriller (3)

50.Nicklaus might do it (5)

51.Ooze (4)

52.What MacDonald had (5)

54.Crowd figs., e.g. (4)

55.Hunter of Hollywood (3)

56.sex, -- videotape (7)

58.Tap to the hole (3)

59.Actually, you can tell me anything (7)

61.... MANDY MOORE, MARILYN MANSON, and MIKE MYERS (7)

63.Source of frequent criticism, as it were (7)

64.Shoe size (7)

65.Contrasting ornaments (7)

66.Taxers: Obs. (7)

Down

1.T sounds (7)

2.Mr. Arrau (7)

3.Social climber (7)

4.Band whose full name includes the word "Manoeuvres" (3)

5.Nintendo consoles (4)

6.Lab burners (5)

7.Nike competitor (6)

8.Charlemagne's father (8)

9.How Timothy Leary spent some time (5)

10.Stammer, old style (4)

11.Partake in the eleventh part of a Passover seder (3)

12.Libra neighbor (7)

13.Sweet red wine of Spain. (7)

14.Calms (7)

21.Per se (4)

24.Lampoons (7)

26.Laser tag opponent (7)

28.Broadband choice for some cos. (4)

32.Cautionary road sign (3)

34.___ hemp of East India. (3)

35.It's too damn cold (4)

37.They're read by news aggregators (8)

39.Old-style breeches (7)

40.I hope to see London once ___: Shak. (7)

41.Famous Boston street. (7)

42.A Visit from St. Nicholas opener (4)

44.___ you (your option) (7)

45.Oregon Trail traveler (7)

46.Crammers, in short time (7)

49.Bowling scorecard squares (6)

52.Have an ___ distinction (5)

53.Marshmallow-filled treat (5)

56.Only When I __: 1968 British comedy (4)

57.B.A. and B.S., e.g. (4)

60.Freight: Abbr. (3)

62.Cries of surprise (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.What's generated by solar panels (7)

8.Pretends to be (7)

15.Native of Biblical kingdom. (7)

16.Symbol of a government's insidious spread (7)

17.Relating to aromatic plant used by ancients. (7)

18.Celestial body beyond Neptune (7)

19.8 (3)

20.Worshiper of the stars. (7)

22.Color TV pioneer (3)

23.Summer coolers (4)

25.Well balanced (5)

26.Hocked a loogie (4)

27.Actor's words (5)

29.He sang the '90s ballad "All My Life" with JoJo (3)

30.Tuskless elephant (4)

31.Foley artist's output (6)

33.Fly fisherman's wear (8)

36.Hi-tech camera choice, for short (4)

38.I swear: Lat. var. (4)

39.Scrams (8)

43.Drake or Justin Bieber (6)

47.Dutch islands southwest of New Guinea: Var. (4)

48.1992 Bridget Fonda thriller (3)

50.Nicklaus might do it (5)

51.Ooze (4)

52.What MacDonald had (5)

54.Crowd figs., e.g. (4)

55.Hunter of Hollywood (3)

56.sex, -- videotape (7)

58.Tap to the hole (3)

59.Actually, you can tell me anything (7)

61.... MANDY MOORE, MARILYN MANSON, and MIKE MYERS (7)

63.Source of frequent criticism, as it were (7)

64.Shoe size (7)

65.Contrasting ornaments (7)

66.Taxers: Obs. (7)

Down

1.T sounds (7)

2.Mr. Arrau (7)

3.Social climber (7)

4.Band whose full name includes the word "Manoeuvres" (3)

5.Nintendo consoles (4)

6.Lab burners (5)

7.Nike competitor (6)

8.Charlemagne's father (8)

9.How Timothy Leary spent some time (5)

10.Stammer, old style (4)

11.Partake in the eleventh part of a Passover seder (3)

12.Libra neighbor (7)

13.Sweet red wine of Spain. (7)

14.Calms (7)

21.Per se (4)

24.Lampoons (7)

26.Laser tag opponent (7)

28.Broadband choice for some cos. (4)

32.Cautionary road sign (3)

34.___ hemp of East India. (3)

35.It's too damn cold (4)

37.They're read by news aggregators (8)

39.Old-style breeches (7)

40.I hope to see London once ___: Shak. (7)

41.Famous Boston street. (7)

42.A Visit from St. Nicholas opener (4)

44.___ you (your option) (7)

45.Oregon Trail traveler (7)

46.Crammers, in short time (7)

49.Bowling scorecard squares (6)

52.Have an ___ distinction (5)

53.Marshmallow-filled treat (5)

56.Only When I __: 1968 British comedy (4)

57.B.A. and B.S., e.g. (4)

60.Freight: Abbr. (3)

62.Cries of surprise (3)

Solving Tools

About This Music & Arts Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Saturday, February 21, 2026 features a Music & Arts theme with 72 words (36 across, 36 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 Saturday, February 21, 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: 72
• Across clues: 36
• Down clues: 36
• 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 — Saturday, February 21, 2026