Daily Pop Crossword January 5 2026 Answers (1/5/26)

Our Daily POP Crossword January 5, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Daily POP Crosswords is a daily puzzle game that challenges players to fill in the blanks of a crossword puzzle with words and phrases related to pop culture. Players can test their knowledge of current events, movies, music, and more while enjoying a classic word game format. The game is available online and can be played anytime, anywhere, making it an accessible and convenient form of entertainment for crossword enthusiasts of all ages.

There is a new puzzle to work through each day of the week. This crossword is considered to be balanced between being fun and engaging with some challenge but entirely solvable without tearing one’s hair out!

Daily Pop Crossword January 5, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the Daily Pop Crossword on 1/5/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
1A	Actor Carney of "The Honeymooners"
4A	Spots for fast cash
8A	"Wolf ___" (miniseries starring Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell)
12A	Month after Leap Day (Abbr.)
13A	Song sung by two
14A	"Dark Angel" star Jessica
15A	Fast-casual restaurant chain that serves burrito bowls
17A	Actor Scott who played Danno on "Hawaii Five-0" from 2010 to 2020
18A	Actor who was nominated six times for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "Better Call Saul" (2 wds.)
20A	"Girls Just Want To Have Fun" singer Cyndi
22A	___ Angeles, California
23A	"That's all there ___ it!" ("See how easy?") (2 wds.)
24A	Become firm, as Jell-O
25A	"Price negotiable" letters
28A	Actor who was nominated three times for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "Ray Donovan" (2 wds.)
32A	Smallish batteries
33A	Cry of enlightenment
34A	Small unit of time (Abbr.)
35A	"___ the Force, Luke"
36A	Conveys one's selections to a server
38A	Actor who won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "The Americans" (2 wds.)
42A	Leave out, as information
43A	In theaters, as a movie
46A	The Bee Gees hit song "___ Talkin'"
47A	Award quartet held by Viola Davis, for short
48A	"Xanadu" rock band, for short
49A	Febreze target
50A	"___ Look Back in Anger" (Oasis hit song)
51A	"Grab a chair"
1D	"The American West" cable network
2D	Pep squad cheer
3D	Speeches of praise at a retirement party, say
4D	Acrobat software creator
5D	Personal instructor
6D	Blend together
7D	Pittsburgh NFL player
8D	Emmy-winning series starring Jean Smart as a stand-up comedian
9D	Jai ___ (ball game)
10D	Letter-shaped shelf support (2 wds.)
11D	Tall and slender
16D	Inexpensive vodka brand
19D	Quick message
20D	"I Wanna Fall in Love" country singer McCann
21D	Most populous continent
24D	Singing group ___ Na Na
25D	Thinks constantly (about)
26D	Common beverage in Super Bowl ads
27D	Fearsome "The Lord of the Rings" creatures
29D	Accessory that may hold Girl Scout badges
30D	Rooted (for)
31D	Moore who played Angel Vasquez-Evangelista on "Pose"
35D	Speak
36D	Wrinkle-resistant synthetic fabric
37D	"Center Point Road" country singer Thomas ___
38D	"Got My ___ Working" (1957 Muddy Waters song)
39D	In the center of
40D	DVR brand
41D	"Here ___ again!" (2 wds.)
44D	Two-time Super Bowl MVP Manning
45D	"j" topper

Daily POP Crosswords is a popular daily crossword puzzle that can be accessed online and through mobile apps. It is known for its themes related to pop culture and entertainment, and its format that is easy to solve, making it accessible to crossword enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.

The puzzle was first introduced in 2017 and is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors known for their creativity and skill in the field of crossword puzzles.

Daily POP Crosswords puts an emphasis on pop culture and entertainment-related themes. The puzzles often include clues and answers related to movies, TV shows, music, celebrities, and more.

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