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February 17, 2026

Mini Crossword Hints — February 17, 2026

Three progressive hints per clue — spoiler-free if you stop early.

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1 Across: "___ Loves Me" (Hitchcock film, informally)
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter S.
  • Third hint: It relates to: "___ Loves Me"...
4 Across: Trail left by a perfume wearer
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter S.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Trail left by...
5 Across: More than merely annoyed
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter I.
  • Third hint: It relates to: More than merely...
6 Across: Poe's "Nevermore" speaker
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter R.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Poe's "Nevermore" speaker...
7 Across: "As ___" (according to)
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter P.
  • Third hint: It relates to: "As ___" (according...
1 Down: Knight's title of address
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter S.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Knight's title of...
2 Down: Heap of discarded items
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter S.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Heap of discarded...
3 Down: Strain to lift, or a dramatic sigh
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter H.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Strain to lift,...
4 Down: Type in a password, perhaps
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter E.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Type in a...
5 Down: Bo Derek's famous rating
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter T.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Bo Derek's famous...

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