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The likely intended puzzle is the New York Times Crossword for February 2, 2026. One answer confirmed for that puzzle is GROUNDHOG DAY, for “Cult classic co-starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell.” The date alone is ambiguous, however: February 2 has a different puzzle in each year, and the available answer information here does not reproduce all 78 clues.
February 2, 2026 puzzle details
NYTSolver identifies the puzzle as a 15×15 grid with 78 clues, constructed by John Ewbank and Colin Thomas and edited by Will Shortz. A separate dated answer page from Crossword Chef also identifies a February 2, 2026 daily puzzle with 78 clues.
One surfaced clue-answer pair is:
- Clue: “Cult classic co-starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell”
- Answer: GROUNDHOG DAY
This is one answer, not a complete Across and Down key. See the dated answer pages at NYTSolver and Crossword Chef for their clue-list presentation.
Make sure you have the right year
“February 2” does not identify a unique NYT puzzle. The year 2026 is the likely recent match for this title, but if you are solving an older puzzle, use its year to find the correct grid and answer key rather than relying on the date alone.
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Find the puzzle in the official NYT archive
The New York Times Help Center says its Crossword archive goes back over ten years. The archive is organized by month and year and can be reached through the Games app or the Games homepage. Archive access depends on subscription status: Games and All Access subscribers have access, while users without those subscriptions have limited access. Consult the NYT Crossword Archive help page for current access details.
The official archive is useful for locating the dated puzzle; independent answer pages can make clue-and-answer lists visible. Check that any secondary page names the same year before using its answers.
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