Our NYT Crossword Hints for January 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 1/23/26. 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. Barely enough
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6A. What some may be dyeing to conceal?
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10A. Environmental concern
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14A. "Don't be absurd!"
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16A. ___ Mountain (ski area in Killington, Vt.)
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17A. She's out there!
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18A. Many a choirgirl
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19A. "Black-ish" patriarch
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20A. Dulcet
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21A. Fiddle with feathers, say
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22A. Backstreet ___
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23A. Like kyawthuite, among gems
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25A. Designer Geoffrey
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27A. A-list
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28A. Like quartzite vis-à-vis quartz
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29A. They really click as a pair
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32A. Masters of manipulation
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33A. Commercial preceder of Geo
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34A. Capital near the Red Sea
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35A. Micromobility option
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37A. On the level
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38A. Mouth organ
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39A. Internal turmoil
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40A. Say "I do," say
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41A. One may be carried in a concert hall
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42A. Recent recruit
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43A. First name on the Supreme Court
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45A. Zilch
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48A. Cushy
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49A. It is "making the complicated simple, awesomely simple," per Charles Mingus
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51A. Out of joint?
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52A. Text insert for a flash-forward film scene
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53A. Ink
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54A. Apt rhyme for "pads"
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55A. Guck
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1D. Completely convinced
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2D. French letter opener
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3D. Niche for a shrine
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4D. Essence of the matter
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5D. "I'll take the blame"
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6D. Some body builders?
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7D. Broccoli ___
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8D. How to look at your hot fudge sundae
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9D. A little possessive, perhaps?
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10D. Pocket money
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11D. Momentous moments
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12D. Bits in a byte, e.g.
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13D. 'I'm listening . . .'
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15D. One who's on the defense, perhaps
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21D. Digital applications?
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22D. Longing look
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24D. Rigi of Switzerland, e.g.
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25D. One setting on speakers
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26D. Classic toy for budding engineers
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27D. Long look
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28D. Peach or plum
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30D. Interest of Marco Polo, with "the"
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31D. Settled on the bottom?
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33D. Gelded
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36D. __ Fridays
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37D. Hangouts
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40D. Grammy-winning R&B singer named for a Revlon fragrance
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41D. They make streaks on cheeks
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42D. Mass
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44D. Tip
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45D. Trattoria tubes
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46D. Couple
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47D. Funeral __
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49D. Texter's "ciao"
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50D. Late actor Kilmer
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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