Our Daily Themed Crossword Hints for January 26, 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 26, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the Daily Themed Crossword on 1/26/26. 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. Side-walking crustacean with claws
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5A. Another word for “donkey”
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8A. "Is it ___ late to apologize?"
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11A. "Pick up the ___" (gather speed)
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12A. Seek damages, in court
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13A. ___ Solo, "Star Wars" character played by Harrison Ford
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14A. "Saving Private ___" (1998 film starring Tom Hanks)
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15A. Credit ___ (cash alternative)
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16A. Enjoyed breakfast
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17A. Ruler measure
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19A. ___ Hill, country star with popular songs like "Breathe" and "The Way You Love Me." Find her partner in duets and real-life at 57a!
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21A. “___-hoo! Look over here!
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22A. ___-cone (shaved ice dessert)
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23A. Chart-topping song, say
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26A. Foldable camp bed
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28A. Group playing on the same side in a sport
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32A. Pleasing smell from the kitchen
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34A. Award-winning singer with chart-toppers like "Umbrella" and "Diamonds." Match this superstar with her famous musical partner at 49d!
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37A. Great ___ (breed for Scooby-Doo)
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38A. Singer Max of "Sweet but Psycho"
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39A. "Where ___ begin?" ("I'm not sure where to start"): 2 wds.
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40A. Headbutting farm animal
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43A. Little white lie
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45A. ___ Gomez, pop star and former Disney child actress with tunes like "Same Old Love" and "Good for You." See 4d for her famous other half!
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48A. Go through "Pride and Prejudice," say
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51A. Roaring Twenties or Swinging Sixties, e.g.
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52A. Relaxes in a chair
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55A. Continent to visit if you want to see the Taj Mahal
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57A. ___ McGraw, country singer behind tracks like "It's Your Love" and "Just to See You Smile." Have you found his famous partner waiting at 19a?
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58A. "Cross my heart and hope to ___"
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59A. Actress Leslie ___ of "The Cable Guy"
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60A. Isn't ___ bit like you and me? (Beatles lyric): 2 wds.
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61A. Amniotic ___ (fetus-protecting pouch)
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62A. "Soft" or "sweet" follower
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1D. Paramedics' life-saving procedure Abbr.
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2D. X-___ vision (Superman’s power)
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3D. Breakfast bowl berry
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4D. ___ Blanco, music producer known for popular anthems like "Eastside" and "I Found You." Look for his hitmaker partner at 45a!
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5D. Pretty ___ picture: 2 wds.
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6D. Rides a board on the water, say
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7D. Typical four-door family car (anagram of "deans")
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8D. “All ___ glitters is not gold”
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9D. Solemn pledge
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10D. Numero uno
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15D. Jimmy ___ (high fashion shoe brand)
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18D. Lead-in to "cola" for a fizzy drink
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20D. Minuscule amount that's also a Greek letter
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23D. "You ___ me at hello" (iconic line from "Jerry Maguire")
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24D. Retirement savings plan initials
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25D. Unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds
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27D. X-___ large
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29D. December's position, on a calendar
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30D. Spanish “year”
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31D. Chiang ___, Thailand’s second-largest city
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33D. "It's a ___ formality" (basic)
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35D. Fertility clinic treatment: Abbr.
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36D. Shampoo and conditioner target
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41D. Question's response, for short
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42D. ___ of honor (brides' chief attendants)
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44D. Rays of light
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45D. ___ Meyers of late-night TV
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46D. Buffalo's "creepy-sounding" Great Lake
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47D. Dalai ___, Tibetan spiritual leader
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49D. ___ Rocky, chart-topping rapper with songs like "Am I Dreaming" and "Everyday." Check 34a for the other half of this musical pair!
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50D. T. rex or triceratops, for short
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53D. "Aunt," in Madrid
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54D. "Hold on for a ___!"
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56D. "The ___ Bully" (2006 animated movie)
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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