Our NYT Crossword Hints for January 2, 2025 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 2, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 1/2/25. 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. First in a series
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1A. First in a series
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5A. Pixel rival
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5A. Pixel rival
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10A. Snap
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10A. Snap
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14A. Average Joe's name (that's not Joe)
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15A. Bases loaded, e.g.
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16A. Iris's location
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17A. Temporary cover of a sort
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18A. Epic with the line "Come, friend, you too must die"
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19A. Festival covering
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20A. Start of a quip by comic Steven Wright
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23A. Summer abroad
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24A. Sounds of refreshment
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25A. King's ___
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27A. Adjust on the timeline
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29A. Pressure cooker sound
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31A. Producer of an explosion
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32A. ___ Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama
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34A. Deep notes
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35A. Middle of the quip ... and a hint to eight squares in this puzzle
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35A. Middle of the quip ... and a hint to eight squares in this puzzle
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38A. French buds
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40A. Plotted
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40A. Plotted
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41A. Up to, informally
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42A. Low pair
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44A. Beyond cross
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48A. Drink featured in the Elvis film "Blue Hawaii"
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50A. Govt. prosecutors
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51A. Besides
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52A. End of the quip
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56A. Actor Jannings
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57A. Youngest golfer to score below his age in a P.G.A. Tour event
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58A. White Sox or Red Sox player, informally
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59A. Runner’s assignment
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60A. Cricket segments
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61A. Miller option
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62A. Flower whose name means "flame" in ancient Greek
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62A. Flower whose name means "flame" in ancient Greek
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63A. Lead-in to maniac
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63A. Lead-in to maniac
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64A. Troublesome threes, e.g.
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64A. Troublesome threes, e.g.
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1D. "Jeopardy!" offering
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2D. 12-time Olympic swimming medalist Ryan ___
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3D. Worn at the edges
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3D. Worn at the edges
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4D. Prefix with sexual
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5D. Possible response to "Where are you?"
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6D. Craft kit fabrics
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6D. Craft kit fabrics
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7D. "Right away, boss!"
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8D. Comedian Trevor
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9D. "___ Game" (1986 Hugo Award winner)
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10D. Cot alternative
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10D. Cot alternative
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11D. Wear out one's welcome, say
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12D. Achilles, for two
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13D. Muesli bit
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21D. Underworld figure
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22D. Is in the past?
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26D. Chain parts: Abbr.
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28D. Singer Tori
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29D. Head liners?
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30D. Choquequirao inhabitant
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33D. "Let ___!"
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34D. Urban addr. specification
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35D. Like cuisine with lumpia and longganisa
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35D. Like cuisine with lumpia and longganisa
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36D. "Looks that way, unfortunately"
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36D. "Looks that way, unfortunately"
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37D. Minimal
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38D. Bread box?
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39D. Noxious
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42D. "Qué ___?" ("How's it going?," in Spanish)
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43D. Only U.S. president buried in Washington, D.C.
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45D. Home of Firenze
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46D. They have nine players
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47D. Get released
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49D. Early text messager
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50D. One of a Disney septet
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50D. One of a Disney septet
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53D. Root of resentment, at times
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54D. Reckon
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55D. Word before and after an ampersand, in the grocery
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55D. Word before and after an ampersand, in the grocery
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56D. Maker of toys for girls and boys
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56D. Maker of toys for girls and boys
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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