Our NYT Crossword Hints for January 27, 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 27, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 1/27/26. 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. Potpourri piece
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6A. Bit of pandemic attire
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10A. Cry from a crib, perhaps
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14A. Came up
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15A. Et ___ (and others)
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16A. Some stadium shouts
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17A. Give friendly bites, as a puppy might
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18A. Heaps
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19A. Wrangler on the road
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20A. Hosp. hookups
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21A. Far from any urban center, colloquially
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24A. Trickster figure in Native American folklore
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26A. Cousin of a cravat
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27A. Add as an afterthought
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29A. Lacking a conscience
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33A. Potentially at risk, metaphorically
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36A. Spanish gold
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37A. Nashville has a "grand ole" one
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38A. ___ Speed Wagon (old vehicle)
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39A. Air passage
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40A. Title for M.L.K. Jr.
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41A. In a soaring mood, so to speak
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45A. Moving right along
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47A. Kind of fund
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48A. Jump and shout for joy
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51A. Ragamuffin
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54A. Metaphor for a parent whose youngest has "launched" ... like the little bird whose progress is suggested by 21-, 33- and 41-Across
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58A. Poem of praise
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59A. "Captain" on Mount Ararat
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60A. Chew as a beaver might
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61A. Yay me!
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63A. Doofus
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64A. To be, in Toulouse
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65A. Assuaged
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66A. Corset component
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67A. Medical measure
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68A. In poor condition
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1D. Freak out
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2D. "Wicked" co-star Cynthia ___
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3D. Downside-up
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4D. Happy ___ lark
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5D. Forgive and forget
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6D. Barley product
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7D. Hi, in HI
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8D. Loci
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9D. Source of some Jumbotron entertainment
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10D. Cuban rum cocktail
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11D. Actor Guinness
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12D. Like the ones who shall inherit the earth, in Matthew 5:5
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13D. Horned vipers
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22D. Like some highlighter colors
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23D. ___ of the Unknown Soldier
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25D. Like some cookies and milk
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28D. Not, colloquially
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30D. Engage in boisterous activity
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31D. St. Louis landmark
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32D. Area to build on
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33D. Request from a dentist
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34D. Floral ring
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35D. Charged particles
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37D. Singer Rita
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39D. Chip shape
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41D. Cunning, like Mr. Tod or Swiper
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42D. Chillaxed, say
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43D. It's binding
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44D. Gets a move on
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46D. Possible pronoun pairing
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49D. Slowly, in scores
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50D. Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great
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52D. Did diddly-squat
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53D. Tending to cling
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54D. Winds up
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55D. Debatable
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56D. Cry from a crib, perhaps
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57D. Britishly precious
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62D. Issa of "The Lovebirds"
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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