Crostic Answers

Crostic Daily Answers – 2026-02-18

4 puzzles for this date (game calendar).

Puzzle 1

Hidden solution

32 letters

1. Mystical poet and artist
5 letters
2. Forbidden, prohibited act
5 letters
3. Sharp shaving blade
5 letters
4. Creator of "Little Orphant Annie"
5 letters
5. Assistant, helper
4 letters
6. Completely taken aback or shocked
5 letters
7. Outline of urban horizon
7 letters
8. Ease discomfort
7 letters

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Puzzle 2

Hidden solution

29 letters

1. Shiny and smooth surface
6 letters
2. Fashion magazine title
4 letters
3. Golden yellow Muppet character
4 letters
4. Online troublemaker seeking attention
5 letters
5. Enclosed in a container
7 letters
6. City near Dallas
6 letters
7. Stop abruptly
4 letters
8. Dense wooded area
7 letters
9. Well done, applause
5 letters

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Puzzle 3

Hidden solution

33 letters

1. More astute and discerning
7 letters
2. Broadcasted on television or radio
5 letters
3. Ancient empire in Southwest Asia
6 letters
4. Distributes, delegates tasks
7 letters
5. Military officer in charge
7 letters
6. Informal language or expressions
5 letters
7. ___ Exposito, Spanish actress
5 letters
8. A brief guiding principle
5 letters
9. City in western Ireland
6 letters
10. Catholic university in Chicago
6 letters

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Puzzle 4

Hidden solution

31 letters

1. Willingly, with joy
6 letters
2. ___ Houdini, artist and illusionist
5 letters
3. ___ and Isolde, characters of a medieval romance
7 letters
4. Protective barriers or measures
8 letters
5. Expert enthusiast or connoisseur
5 letters
6. Scottish dairy cattle breed
8 letters
7. Endurance, physical strength
7 letters
8. 1963 Richard Burton role
6 letters

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