Tough ___ to crack

3 letters21 DownLast seen February 15, 2026

If you're working on the Daily Themed Crossword for February 15, 2026 and got stuck on the clue “Tough ___ to crack”, you're in the right place. Below is the verified answer, plus context about the clue and links to every other clue from the same puzzle.

Answer

21N
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3 lettersDown

About this clue

The clue “Tough ___ to crack” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on February 15, 2026, where it appeared as 21 Down. The solution is NUT — a 3-letter word that fits the 3-square down entry in the grid.

Daily Themed Crossword is a puzzle game by PlaySimple Games, available on iOS and Android. Each daily puzzle has a unifying theme that ties several of the longer clues together, and is sized 13×13 for the standard Themed edition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to "Tough ___ to crack" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is NUT, a 3-letter word that appeared as 21 Down in the puzzle dated February 15, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to "Tough ___ to crack" have?
The answer has 3 letters: NUT.
When did the clue "Tough ___ to crack" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on February 15, 2026.
Where can I find the full solution to the February 15, 2026 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for February 15, 2026.
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