Crossword Answers for Thursday, 19 February 2026

All 30 answers to the daily crossword for Thursday, 19 February 2026. Still want to finish it yourself? Play the puzzle instead.

Across

1
Succeed at easily ACES
5
Create by digging DUG
8
Informal terms for money SUGAR
10
Form or compose ARE
11
Increase in volume PROVE
12
Metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour TIN
13
Arrival that has been awaited ADVENT
15
An upward slope or grade UPGRADE
17
Lacking sensation ASLEEP
18
The 17th letter of the Greek alphabet RHO
19
Fly alone, without a co-pilot or passengers SOLOS
23
A unit of play in tennis or squash SET
24
Leather with a napped surface SUEDE
25
A trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium ERS
26
A journey in a vehicle RIDE

Down

1
Of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder ASP
2
A cowardly and despicable person CUR
3
The conscious mind EGO
4
Wild and menacing SAVAGE
5
Go on a date with DATED
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Liquid excretory product URINE
7
A boy or man GENT
9
Make reparations or amends for REDRESS
14
The process of becoming a vapor VAPOUR
15
Someone employed to conduct others USHER
16
Make a plat of PLOTS
17
Vulgar slang for anus ARSE
20
The basic unit of money in Moldova LEI
21
Not used up ODD
22
Deem to be SEE