Our NYT Crossword Hints for January 15, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT 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.
NYT Crossword Hints, January 15, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 1/15/26. 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. Cattle calls?
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5A. Visible sign of hard work
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10A. El ___ (precursor of the Expressionists)
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15A. Novelist Quindlen who wrote "One True Thing"
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16A. One of five ... or maybe six?
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17A. Like darts
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18A. *Oft-quoted advice in Matthew 7:7
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21A. Herb related to parsley
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22A. Part of L.G.B.T.Q.+
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23A. Races longer than marathons, informally
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24A. First name in rap?
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25A. Stat for Aaron Judge
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27A. Puts the finishing touches on, in a way
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28A. *24/7/365
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32A. Some scanners, for short
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35A. Jan. 1 through today
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36A. Oodles of time
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37A. Elate
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38A. Nobelist Joliot-Curie who synthesized radioactive isotopes
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41A. Stereotypical dog
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42A. Bases of shipbuilding
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43A. Sol, but not Luna
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44A. Word with sponge or fish
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45A. Quarterback's asset
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46A. Shiny little platters
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47A. *Evening spent playing with the kids, say
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52A. Stare in astonishment
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53A. "Just peachy"
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54A. Possible response to "Tu veux du chocolat?"
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55A. Idiomatic partner of "lose"
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58A. Disney still
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60A. Directive written in currants in "Alice in Wonderland"
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62A. Tendency to reinforce one's established beliefs … or a hint to answering this puzzle's starred clues
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65A. Playwright Chekhov
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66A. Following
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67A. "Sorry ... hard pass"
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68A. Corporate musical chairs, for short
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69A. Rib
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70A. Quinceañera celebrant, e.g.
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1D. Indian spice blend
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2D. Low soccer score
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3D. Food writer Molly
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4D. Fifth Avenue store
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5D. W-9 fig.
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6D. One method of sibling torture
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7D. Oscar-nominated singer/songwriter for "May It Be" (2001)
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8D. Like a used firepit
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9D. What might give you a brewed awakening?
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10D. Narrow kitchen
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11D. Results of feuds
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12D. Title for any male in the House of Saud
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13D. Actor John who has granted more than 650 wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
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14D. Sportsbook calculation
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19D. Make bubbly
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20D. Created Yoda, he did
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26D. Brief letters?
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27D. Fig. on a driver's license
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29D. Unit of force
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30D. Energy-healing practice
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31D. Fluctuate between normal singing and falsetto
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32D. Bit of concert merch
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33D. Show that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, in brief
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34D. About a third of an N.F.L. broadcast
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37D. Highway behemoth
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38D. Fortune competitor
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39D. 5.5 yards
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40D. Subject of astrobiology, in brief
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41D. Star quality
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42D. Seattle N.H.L. team
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44D. April fool, e.g.
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45D. Sixth word of the Gettysburg Address
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47D. Throwing for a loop
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48D. Bulldog supporters
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49D. The moment of truth
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50D. "The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being ___": Mahatma Gandhi
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51D. Dons, as an apron
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52D. Really try to get
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55D. C-section reminder
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56D. Nada
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57D. Not fooled by
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58D. Where the coffee and Wi-Fi might both be strong
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59D. At Last singer James
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61D. Adjoin
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63D. Place to strike a pose?
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64D. Seam contents
We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.
The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.
The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.
Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day's puzzle.
If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.
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