Crossword Answers for Tuesday, 3 February 2026

All 30 answers to the daily crossword for Tuesday, 3 February 2026. Still want to finish it yourself? Play the puzzle instead.

Across

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Used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman NEE
4
A rapid escape LAM
7
Using speech rather than writing ORAL
9
Front part of a vessel or aircraft FORE
10
Administer a drug to DOSE
11
A manifestation of insincerity ACTS
12
Bring about ESTABLISH
14
A tube in which a body fluid circulates VAS
15
Settle as sediment SEDIMENTS
21
Divisible by two EVEN
22
An abrupt transition LEAP
23
American hakes LING
24
A university in Connecticut YALE
25
Operate an airplane FLY
26
The amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue RED

Down

1
Any thickened enlargement NODE
2
A desire for sexual intimacy EROS
3
The countries of Asia EAST
4
The scene of any event or action LOCI
5
The creation of beautiful or significant things ARTS
6
Keep engaged MESH
8
The act of departing LEAVING
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In an incorrect manner FALSELY
13
A sudden very loud noise BAM
15
Your consciousness of your own identity SELF
16
Morally bad or wrong EVIL
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Refuse to let have DENY
18
Move towards NEAR
19
A trivial lie TALE
20
Move faster SPED