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NYT Crossword Answers for February 12, 2017

Sunday, February 12, 2017 · 140 clues

This page lists the NYT Crossword from Sunday, February 12, 2017: 140 clues, each with its answer behind a reveal button. For the newest puzzle, go to today's NYT Crossword answers.

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Across clues

  1. 1

    Topic for Dr. Ruth

    6 letters Hints for Topic for Dr. Ruth Clue page for Topic for Dr. Ruth

  2. 7

    Reimbursed expense for a commuter, maybe

    7 letters Hints for Reimbursed expense for a commuter, maybe Clue page for Reimbursed expense for a commuter, maybe

  3. 14

    As yet

    5 letters Hints for As yet Clue page for As yet

  4. 19

    Sound system?

    7 letters Hints for Sound system? Clue page for Sound system?

  5. 21

    Major export of Florida

    7 letters Hints for Major export of Florida Clue page for Major export of Florida

  6. 22

    Blue hue

    5 letters Hints for Blue hue Clue page for Blue hue

  7. 23

    Berate some guy for getting too much sun?

    15 letters Hints for Berate some guy for getting too much sun? Clue page for Berate some guy for getting too much sun?

  8. 25

    Like most "Quo Vadis" characters

    5 letters Hints for Like most "Quo Vadis" characters Clue page for Like most "Quo Vadis" characters

  9. 26

    Altar spot

    4 letters Hints for Altar spot Clue page for Altar spot

  10. 27

    "A bit of talcum / Is always walcum" writer

    4 letters Hints for "A bit of talcum / Is always walcum" writer Clue page for "A bit of talcum / Is always walcum" writer

  11. 28

    Banquet

    4 letters Hints for Banquet Clue page for Banquet

  12. 29

    For whom Nancy was first lady

    6 letters Hints for For whom Nancy was first lady Clue page for For whom Nancy was first lady

  13. 30

    Gives an order

    5 letters Hints for Gives an order Clue page for Gives an order

  14. 32

    Remain undecided

    4 letters Hints for Remain undecided Clue page for Remain undecided

  15. 33

    Fabric from flax

    5 letters Hints for Fabric from flax Clue page for Fabric from flax

  16. 34

    Bearded animal

    3 letters Hints for Bearded animal Clue page for Bearded animal

  17. 37

    Suggestion to a bored short story writer?

    13 letters Hints for Suggestion to a bored short story writer? Clue page for Suggestion to a bored short story writer?

  18. 40

    Book reviewer?: Abbr.

    3 letters Hints for Book reviewer?: Abbr. Clue page for Book reviewer?: Abbr.

  19. 43

    Having less heft

    6 letters Hints for Having less heft Clue page for Having less heft

  20. 45

    Swinging Ernie

    3 letters Hints for Swinging Ernie Clue page for Swinging Ernie

  21. 46

    35-nation alliance, briefly

    3 letters Hints for 35-nation alliance, briefly Clue page for 35-nation alliance, briefly

  22. 47

    Drive-___

    4 letters Hints for Drive-___ Clue page for Drive-___

  23. 48

    Fasten

    5 letters Hints for Fasten Clue page for Fasten

  24. 49

    Kids' TV character who refers to himself in the third person

    4 letters Hints for Kids' TV character who refers to himself in the third person Clue page for Kids' TV character who refers to himself in the third person

  25. 51

    Greenhorn on the force

    10 letters Hints for Greenhorn on the force Clue page for Greenhorn on the force

  26. 54

    Horse for hire

    4 letters Hints for Horse for hire Clue page for Horse for hire

  27. 55

    Result of a serious wardrobe malfunction at the beach?

    10 letters Hints for Result of a serious wardrobe malfunction at the beach? Clue page for Result of a serious wardrobe malfunction at the beach?

  28. 57

    Hit one out

    5 letters Hints for Hit one out Clue page for Hit one out

  29. 58

    Clean with a pressurized spray

    9 letters Hints for Clean with a pressurized spray Clue page for Clean with a pressurized spray

  30. 60

    First name in daredevilry

    4 letters Hints for First name in daredevilry Clue page for First name in daredevilry

  31. 61

    Turbid

    6 letters Hints for Turbid Clue page for Turbid

  32. 62

    Weighty matters?

    5 letters Hints for Weighty matters? Clue page for Weighty matters?

  33. 63

    He can be seen at the western end of the National Mall, informally

    3 letters Hints for He can be seen at the western end of the National Mall, informally Clue page for He can be seen at the western end of the National Mall, informally

  34. 64

    Pens for hens

    5 letters Hints for Pens for hens Clue page for Pens for hens

  35. 65

    Toast word

    6 letters Hints for Toast word Clue page for Toast word

  36. 67

    M, on a form

    4 letters Hints for M, on a form Clue page for M, on a form

  37. 69

    March movement

    9 letters Hints for March movement Clue page for March movement

  38. 73

    It may deliver a punch

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  39. 74

    Scientist's dilemma regarding work vs. play?

    10 letters Hints for Scientist's dilemma regarding work vs. play? Clue page for Scientist's dilemma regarding work vs. play?

  40. 76

    "My only love sprung from my only ___!": Juliet

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  41. 77

    Entry

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  42. 79

    Wild revelry

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  43. 80

    Archives material

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  44. 81

    Gist

    4 letters Hints for Gist Clue page for Gist

  45. 82

    Sight at Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park

    3 letters Hints for Sight at Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park Clue page for Sight at Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park

  46. 83

    Gist

    3 letters Hints for Gist Clue page for Gist

  47. 84

    It's a drain

    6 letters Hints for It's a drain Clue page for It's a drain

  48. 85

    Entry on an I.R.S. form: Abbr.

    3 letters Hints for Entry on an I.R.S. form: Abbr. Clue page for Entry on an I.R.S. form: Abbr.

  49. 86

    Dismaying announcement about disaster aid?

    13 letters Hints for Dismaying announcement about disaster aid? Clue page for Dismaying announcement about disaster aid?

  50. 91

    What's right in front of the tee?

    3 letters Hints for What's right in front of the tee? Clue page for What's right in front of the tee?

  51. 92

    Photographer Arbus

    5 letters Hints for Photographer Arbus Clue page for Photographer Arbus

  52. 94

    Old gang weapons

    4 letters Hints for Old gang weapons Clue page for Old gang weapons

  53. 95

    Heart of the matter?

    5 letters Hints for Heart of the matter? Clue page for Heart of the matter?

  54. 97

    Bit of cushioning

    6 letters Hints for Bit of cushioning Clue page for Bit of cushioning

  55. 99

    Arrears

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  56. 100

    Glitch

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  57. 101

    "Waterloo" band

    4 letters Hints for "Waterloo" band Clue page for "Waterloo" band

  58. 105

    Corroded

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  59. 106

    Roker's appeal before gastric bypass surgery?

    15 letters Hints for Roker's appeal before gastric bypass surgery? Clue page for Roker's appeal before gastric bypass surgery?

  60. 109

    Turn aside

    5 letters Hints for Turn aside Clue page for Turn aside

  61. 110

    Bad look

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  62. 111

    Five-alarmer

    7 letters Hints for Five-alarmer Clue page for Five-alarmer

  63. 112

    Irritable

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  64. 113

    Spreadsheet contents

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  65. 114

    Dripping

    6 letters Hints for Dripping Clue page for Dripping

Down clues

  1. 1

    Tour grp. since 1950

    4 letters Hints for Tour grp. since 1950 Clue page for Tour grp. since 1950

  2. 2

    Breakfast chain

    4 letters Hints for Breakfast chain Clue page for Breakfast chain

  3. 3

    Disapproving sounds

    4 letters Hints for Disapproving sounds Clue page for Disapproving sounds

  4. 4

    Gather

    5 letters Hints for Gather Clue page for Gather

  5. 5

    "What's the ___?"

    3 letters Hints for "What's the ___?" Clue page for "What's the ___?"

  6. 6

    Alito's Supreme Court predecessor

    7 letters Hints for Alito's Supreme Court predecessor Clue page for Alito's Supreme Court predecessor

  7. 7

    Creature on the movie poster for "The Silence of the Lambs"

    4 letters Hints for Creature on the movie poster for "The Silence of the Lambs" Clue page for Creature on the movie poster for "The Silence of the Lambs"

  8. 8

    With 34-Down, longtime public radio host

    3 letters Hints for With 34-Down, longtime public radio host Clue page for With 34-Down, longtime public radio host

  9. 9

    Some space vehicles

    7 letters Hints for Some space vehicles Clue page for Some space vehicles

  10. 10

    It must turn over to start

    6 letters Hints for It must turn over to start Clue page for It must turn over to start

  11. 11

    Docket

    6 letters Hints for Docket Clue page for Docket

  12. 12

    With 42-Down, "Frosty the Snowman" singer

    4 letters Hints for With 42-Down, "Frosty the Snowman" singer Clue page for With 42-Down, "Frosty the Snowman" singer

  13. 13

    Super suffix?

    3 letters Hints for Super suffix? Clue page for Super suffix?

  14. 14

    Pacific island wrap

    6 letters Hints for Pacific island wrap Clue page for Pacific island wrap

  15. 15

    Worry of stratospheric proportions

    5 letters Hints for Worry of stratospheric proportions Clue page for Worry of stratospheric proportions

  16. 16

    "That villain in comics has sure gotta be sore!"?

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  17. 17

    Desiccated ___ Sea

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  18. 18

    Tear apart

    4 letters Hints for Tear apart Clue page for Tear apart

  19. 20

    Plunger alternative

    5 letters Hints for Plunger alternative Clue page for Plunger alternative

  20. 24

    Deputy: Abbr.

    4 letters Hints for Deputy: Abbr. Clue page for Deputy: Abbr.

  21. 29

    Dentist's directive

    5 letters Hints for Dentist's directive Clue page for Dentist's directive

  22. 31

    Tip

    4 letters Hints for Tip Clue page for Tip

  23. 32

    Traffic cone

    5 letters Hints for Traffic cone Clue page for Traffic cone

  24. 33

    Those who need sound memories, per Montaigne

    5 letters Hints for Those who need sound memories, per Montaigne Clue page for Those who need sound memories, per Montaigne

  25. 34

    See 8-Down

    5 letters Hints for See 8-Down Clue page for See 8-Down

  26. 35

    W. Hemisphere treaty of 1994

    5 letters Hints for W. Hemisphere treaty of 1994 Clue page for W. Hemisphere treaty of 1994

  27. 36

    What a cash-strapped beau might take you on?

    16 letters Hints for What a cash-strapped beau might take you on? Clue page for What a cash-strapped beau might take you on?

  28. 38

    Pay

    5 letters Hints for Pay Clue page for Pay

  29. 39

    Certain rod

    5 letters Hints for Certain rod Clue page for Certain rod

  30. 41

    Was a busybody

    5 letters Hints for Was a busybody Clue page for Was a busybody

  31. 42

    See 12-Down

    5 letters Hints for See 12-Down Clue page for See 12-Down

  32. 44

    Beatrix Potter's genre

    9 letters Hints for Beatrix Potter's genre Clue page for Beatrix Potter's genre

  33. 47

    Conveyance for soldiers

    9 letters Hints for Conveyance for soldiers Clue page for Conveyance for soldiers

  34. 49

    Timeline sections

    4 letters Hints for Timeline sections Clue page for Timeline sections

  35. 50

    ___ Palmas (Spanish province)

    3 letters Hints for ___ Palmas (Spanish province) Clue page for ___ Palmas (Spanish province)

  36. 51

    Talk wildly

    4 letters Hints for Talk wildly Clue page for Talk wildly

  37. 52

    Way to go: Abbr.

    3 letters Hints for Way to go: Abbr. Clue page for Way to go: Abbr.

  38. 53

    Pricey French fashion label

    5 letters Hints for Pricey French fashion label Clue page for Pricey French fashion label

  39. 55

    Club cousins

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  40. 56

    Utah's ___ State University

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  41. 59

    Cap similar to a tam-o'-shanter

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  42. 61

    London tea accessory

    4 letters Hints for London tea accessory Clue page for London tea accessory

  43. 63

    Fleshy-leaved succulent

    4 letters Hints for Fleshy-leaved succulent Clue page for Fleshy-leaved succulent

  44. 64

    1950s French president René

    4 letters Hints for 1950s French president René Clue page for 1950s French president René

  45. 65

    Steamed seafood dish

    5 letters Hints for Steamed seafood dish Clue page for Steamed seafood dish

  46. 66

    Abductor of Persephone

    5 letters Hints for Abductor of Persephone Clue page for Abductor of Persephone

  47. 67

    Exhibitor at 1863's Salon des Refusés

    5 letters Hints for Exhibitor at 1863's Salon des Refusés Clue page for Exhibitor at 1863's Salon des Refusés

  48. 68

    Something easy, so they say

    3 letters Hints for Something easy, so they say Clue page for Something easy, so they say

  49. 69

    "Grand Hotel" star, 1932

    5 letters Hints for "Grand Hotel" star, 1932 Clue page for "Grand Hotel" star, 1932

  50. 70

    A.A. or AAA

    3 letters Hints for A.A. or AAA Clue page for A.A. or AAA

  51. 71

    Group's basic beliefs

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  52. 72

    Tool parts used for bending things

    5 letters Hints for Tool parts used for bending things Clue page for Tool parts used for bending things

  53. 74

    Run out

    5 letters Hints for Run out Clue page for Run out

  54. 75

    High hairdos

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  55. 78

    Jeer

    5 letters Hints for Jeer Clue page for Jeer

  56. 80

    Take some shots

    4 letters Hints for Take some shots Clue page for Take some shots

  57. 83

    Annoys

    7 letters Hints for Annoys Clue page for Annoys

  58. 84

    Ad agency output

    7 letters Hints for Ad agency output Clue page for Ad agency output

  59. 86

    Devil-may-care

    6 letters Hints for Devil-may-care Clue page for Devil-may-care

  60. 87

    "Aha!"

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  61. 88

    Mystical doctrine

    6 letters Hints for Mystical doctrine Clue page for Mystical doctrine

  62. 89

    Talk wildly

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  63. 90

    Gaming trailblazer

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  64. 93

    Sluggish

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  65. 96

    Having no room for more

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  66. 97

    Fuel from a fen

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  67. 98

    Building's rain diverter

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  68. 99

    Sobel who wrote the Pulitzer-nominated "Galileo's Daughter"

    4 letters Hints for Sobel who wrote the Pulitzer-nominated "Galileo's Daughter" Clue page for Sobel who wrote the Pulitzer-nominated "Galileo's Daughter"

  69. 100

    Editor's override

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  70. 102

    One with a lot of tweets

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  71. 103

    Treat for a dog

    4 letters Hints for Treat for a dog Clue page for Treat for a dog

  72. 104

    Presently

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  73. 106

    Supplied

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  74. 107

    Parliamentary support

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  75. 108

    Corp. bigwig

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