Daily Pop Crossword January 9 2026 Answers (1/9/26)

Our Daily POP Crossword January 9, 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 9, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the Daily Pop Crossword on 1/9/26, 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	"Chicago ___" (NBC hospital drama)
4A	ID targeted in identity theft (Abbr.)
7A	Opening for a hotel key card
11A	Bread that may be light, dark, or marbled
12A	Very small
13A	"Breaking ___" (TLC reality show about a Christian sect)
14A	More shabby
16A	Nabisco's ___ Wafers
17A	Quentin Tarantino film whose soundtrack features the 1968 hit song "Son of a Preacher Man" (2 wds.)
19A	Olympic prizes
21A	Sigh from a Jacuzzi
22A	Similar (to)
23A	Medical insurance choice (Abbr.)
24A	___ reaction (instinctive feeling)
27A	Quentin Tarantino film whose soundtrack features a cover version of the 1968 hit song "Magic Carpet Ride" (2 wds.)
31A	Smudge on Santa's suit
32A	"Ich bin ___ Berliner" (infamous JFK quote)
33A	Caramel-filled candy brand
34A	Missouri city on the Mississippi (Abbr.)
35A	Blended sitcom family of classic TV
37A	Quentin Tarantino film whose soundtrack features the 1968 hit song "Midnight Confessions" (2 wds.)
41A	Like noisy stadiums
42A	Sockets for plugs
45A	Al ___ (firm, as pasta)
46A	Yoko from Tokyo
47A	Try to win over
48A	Ill at ___ (uncomfortable)
49A	Word of exception used with "neither"
50A	Pigs' digs
1D	Simon & Garfunkel hit song "___ Robinson"
2D	"Magic ___" (book series with stereograms)
3D	Like Chicago-style pizza (Hyph.)
4D	Gloppy fare
5D	Oozes (through)
6D	Brand of squishy toys
7D	Actor Will who plays Genie in 2019's "Aladdin"
8D	"Mystic Pizza" actress Taylor
9D	Norwegian city where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded
10D	"Better late ___ never"
13D	Shape of Popeye's tattoo
15D	One of the Allman Brothers
18D	"___ Said" (Neil Diamond hit song) (3 wds.)
19D	"The Martian" actress Kate ___
20D	___ out a living (makes do)
23D	Short term of endearment
24D	Glad tidings (2 wds.)
25D	Like the storied duckling (at first)
26D	General ___ chicken (Chinese menu item)
28D	Hang it up, so to speak
29D	"The ___ Village" (seventh volume of Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events")
30D	Feature of some American Southern accents
34D	Enjoy the roller rink
35D	"Uptown Funk" singer Mars
36D	Helicopter blade
37D	Actress Tailor of "The Magicians"
38D	Nevada's ___ 51 (mysterious site)
39D	Pros and ___
40D	Timely blessing
43D	Wobbly walker
44D	___ sauce (Asian cuisine staple)

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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