Our Daily Themed Crossword Hints for January 21, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The Daily Themed Crossword is a daily crossword that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of the paper and is also available online.
Daily Themed Crossword Hints, January 21, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the Daily Themed Crossword on 1/21/26. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. "It is at the ___ of my tongue!" ("I almost remember!")
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4A. ___ secret (confidential)
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7A. Best ___ (groom's aid)
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10A. Letters before a nickname
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11A. "Mind, body, and ___"
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12A. Santa's tiny helper
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13A. Contact ___ (eyewear)
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15A. Behind schedule, say
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16A. Home or cell number, for short
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17A. Vegas attraction with slot machines
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19A. "Found it!" expression
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21A. "Come on ___!" iconic catchphrase used on "The Price Is Right" to call members of the audience to the "Contestants' Row"
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23A. Melmac alien in a sitcom
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25A. Actor ___ Wheaton of "Stand by Me"
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28A. ___ hours (early hours of the day)
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29A. Narrow cut in a gown
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31A. Down Under hopper, informally
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32A. Letters between Q and U
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34A. "Like a bull ___ china shop" (extremely clumsy person): 2 wds.
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35A. "Sashay ___," iconic catchphrase used on "RuPaul's Drag Race" to announce a contestant's elimination from the show
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37A. "Three" in Italy
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39A. Coke container
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40A. ___ Canal, Atlantic and Pacific Ocean-connecting canal
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43A. Absolutely perfect
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45A. Kit ___ Club ("Cabaret" setting that sounds like a chocolate bar)
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46A. Prickly covering of a seed
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47A. Pronoun for that woman
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50A. Half-marathon or hurdle, e.g.
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52A. "Will you accept this ___?" iconic catchphrase used on "The Bachelor" when inviting a contestant to stay in the competition
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56A. Small guitar-like instrument from Hawaii, for short
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57A. Country that's known as the "Emerald Isle," for short
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58A. There may be a pea in it
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59A. "Live from ___ York, it's Saturday Night!" iconic catchphrase used on "SNL" to kick off each episode
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60A. Last letters of a children's farm-themed song
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61A. ___ Lincoln (Abraham Lincoln's son)
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1D. Baby powder mineral
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2D. Swedish DIY furniture giant
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3D. Pots and ___ (cooking vessels)
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4D. "... come ___ standstill..." 2 wds.
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5D. In-N-___ Burger
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6D. ___ bargain (courtroom submission)
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7D. Heavy metal band with hits like "Enter Sandman" and "Nothing Else Matters"
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8D. Ginger ___ (drink)
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9D. Sports group that conducts the Super Bowl: Abbr.
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11D. Like the tortoise, when compared to the hare
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14D. PBS's "___ the Science Kid"
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18D. "Apocalypse ___," 1979 film
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20D. "Every dog ___ its day"
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22D. Robin's hood?
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24D. "Is that your ___ answer?" iconic catchphrase used on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" to confirm a contestant's choice before the big reveal
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25D. "That's a ___!" (director's words)
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26D. President Herbert Hoover's birth state
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27D. Financial aid from a bank
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30D. Sunbathing effect
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33D. "The ___ has spoken," iconic catchphrase used on "Survivor" by the host to announce a contestant's elimination from the show
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36D. Himalayan long-haired ox
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38D. College URL ending
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41D. ___ Curie, scientist who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize
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42D. "Asteroids" video game company
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44D. Add salt to your coffee, say
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47D. Attila the ___
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48D. Barely manage, with 5d
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49D. VCR's "go back" button, for short
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51D. Corporate bigwig: Abbr.
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53D. Unsubscribe, with 5d
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54D. Crime TV series starring Charlie Hunnam: Abbr.
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55D. Former "Tonight Show" announcer Hall
Daily Themed Crossword is a popular online crossword puzzle game that is updated daily with new puzzles for players to solve. The game is developed by PlaySimple Games and is available on both iOS and Android devices.
The puzzles in Daily Themed Crossword are organized around a different theme each day, with clues and answers related to that theme. For example, the theme for a particular day might be movies, and all the clues and answers would be related to movies in some way.
The game is designed to be accessible to players of all skill levels, with puzzles ranging from easy to difficult. The game also includes helpful features such as hints and the ability to reveal individual letters or words to help players progress through more challenging puzzles.
If you enjoy the Daily Themed Crossword, we think you’d also enjoy the LA Times Crossword and the NYT Crossword. If you’re still struggling to solve your crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first.
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