Daily Crossword — Friday, February 27, 2026

Daily Crossword - Friday, February 27, 2026

Theme: Colors & Appearance

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Stupid or awkward person: Scot. (4)

10.Get lost! (4)

14.Polynesian intoxicant (4)

15.Certain cognacs, familiarly (5)

16.Kingfish (4)

17.Definition for 41-Across (10)

19.African wild sheep (bar.) (4)

20.A worthless person: Archaic. (5)

21.Name on the runways of Milan (4)

22.Counterweight? (4)

23.Pretty ___ (Dua Lipa banger) (6)

27.Neologistic acronym in recent movie script (4)

29.Afflalo of the Orlando Magic or Asham of the New York Rangers (5)

32.Jeweler's tool (3)

34.Out of the blue (6)

38.'70s bandmate of Ferry (3)

39.Catch, in England (3)

40.Here it is! (7)

41.Here, in Tijuana (3)

42.___ Toguri, aka "Tokyo Rose" (3)

43.Perspiring (6)

44.2600, to Caesar (4)

45.Automatic __ (navigation system) (5)

47.Swimmer Rebecca with six Olympic medals (4)

49.Tums competitor (6)

53.Drink of the gods (6)

57.Tennis score (4)

59.Canine comments (4)

61.I'm clueless, for instance (considering the context) (5)

62.River in Ireland (4)

63.Uses a humidifier to get to the letter (10)

65.___ the pulse of summer in the ice (Dylan Thomas) (4)

66.CNN newsman Frank (5)

67.Burden (4)

68.Bark chips: Var. (4)

69.Nickname for Mexico's national fútbol team (5)

70.Degrees in religion. (4)

5.Number of blind mice or little pigs

25.Went over to the other side, in a way

Down

1.Step lively (5)

2.Chemotherapy drug (5)

3.Enlarging gradually, as a chimney. (5)

4.Words With Friends, for one (7)

5.Third in a Roman series (3)

6.For __ jolly ... (4)

7.Famously enigmatic signature on Marcel Duchamp's "Fountain" (5)

8.Town in E. Prussia. (5)

9.To be, in Toledo (5)

10.Comic genius of David Garrick's day. (6)

11.Saw things while asleep (9)

12.Gumbo (4)

13.___ Rijn, Utrecht's stream (4)

18.Hot dog topping (4)

24.Bridge positions (5)

26.Peter Pan dog (4)

28.S train (4)

30.How many albums were sold in the 2000s (4)

31.Unfortunate feature for a summer sublet (4)

32.Consort of Shiva (4)

33.Sources of some gemstones (9)

35.Buck's mate (3)

36.Buenos ___! (4)

37.John who sang about Diana (5)

39.Laotian currency unit (3)

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

44.They're one millionth of a meter (7)

46.Babylonian deity, half man, half fish. (6)

48.Moslem flutes. (4)

50.Chocolat director Hallstrom (5)

51.High-tech firm Lucent has agreed to buy (5)

52.Multi-band concert, typically associated with alternative radio stations (5)

54.Overdoes the tippling (5)

55.On __ __-to-know basis (5)

56.Millstone supports (5)

57.People of Assam (4)

58.Shaggy: Comb. form (4)

60.Trade-term initials (4)

64.Pronoun for Miss Piggy (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Stupid or awkward person: Scot. (4)

10.Get lost! (4)

14.Polynesian intoxicant (4)

15.Certain cognacs, familiarly (5)

16.Kingfish (4)

17.Definition for 41-Across (10)

19.African wild sheep (bar.) (4)

20.A worthless person: Archaic. (5)

21.Name on the runways of Milan (4)

22.Counterweight? (4)

23.Pretty ___ (Dua Lipa banger) (6)

27.Neologistic acronym in recent movie script (4)

29.Afflalo of the Orlando Magic or Asham of the New York Rangers (5)

32.Jeweler's tool (3)

34.Out of the blue (6)

38.'70s bandmate of Ferry (3)

39.Catch, in England (3)

40.Here it is! (7)

41.Here, in Tijuana (3)

42.___ Toguri, aka "Tokyo Rose" (3)

43.Perspiring (6)

44.2600, to Caesar (4)

45.Automatic __ (navigation system) (5)

47.Swimmer Rebecca with six Olympic medals (4)

49.Tums competitor (6)

53.Drink of the gods (6)

57.Tennis score (4)

59.Canine comments (4)

61.I'm clueless, for instance (considering the context) (5)

62.River in Ireland (4)

63.Uses a humidifier to get to the letter (10)

65.___ the pulse of summer in the ice (Dylan Thomas) (4)

66.CNN newsman Frank (5)

67.Burden (4)

68.Bark chips: Var. (4)

69.Nickname for Mexico's national fútbol team (5)

70.Degrees in religion. (4)

5.Number of blind mice or little pigs

25.Went over to the other side, in a way

Down

1.Step lively (5)

2.Chemotherapy drug (5)

3.Enlarging gradually, as a chimney. (5)

4.Words With Friends, for one (7)

5.Third in a Roman series (3)

6.For __ jolly ... (4)

7.Famously enigmatic signature on Marcel Duchamp's "Fountain" (5)

8.Town in E. Prussia. (5)

9.To be, in Toledo (5)

10.Comic genius of David Garrick's day. (6)

11.Saw things while asleep (9)

12.Gumbo (4)

13.___ Rijn, Utrecht's stream (4)

18.Hot dog topping (4)

24.Bridge positions (5)

26.Peter Pan dog (4)

28.S train (4)

30.How many albums were sold in the 2000s (4)

31.Unfortunate feature for a summer sublet (4)

32.Consort of Shiva (4)

33.Sources of some gemstones (9)

35.Buck's mate (3)

36.Buenos ___! (4)

37.John who sang about Diana (5)

39.Laotian currency unit (3)

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

44.They're one millionth of a meter (7)

46.Babylonian deity, half man, half fish. (6)

48.Moslem flutes. (4)

50.Chocolat director Hallstrom (5)

51.High-tech firm Lucent has agreed to buy (5)

52.Multi-band concert, typically associated with alternative radio stations (5)

54.Overdoes the tippling (5)

55.On __ __-to-know basis (5)

56.Millstone supports (5)

57.People of Assam (4)

58.Shaggy: Comb. form (4)

60.Trade-term initials (4)

64.Pronoun for Miss Piggy (3)

Solving Tools

About This Colors & Appearance Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Friday, February 27, 2026 features a Colors & Appearance theme with 78 words (39 across, 39 down).

Paint your puzzle with clues about colors, visual aesthetics, beauty, and everything that meets the eye in our colorful world.

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 Colors & Appearance crossword puzzle was published on Friday, February 27, 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: Colors & Appearance

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• 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 — Friday, February 27, 2026