Our NYT Crossword Hints for January 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 1/3/26. 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. Spoilers that ruin a whole lot
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10A. Ditch digger
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15A. Building that shouldn't have running water
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16A. Actor Maguire
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17A. 'Save me!'
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18A. Stretch one's legs, say
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19A. Really went for
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20A. French fathers
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21A. PlayStation 5 maker
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22A. Hairstyle associated with lesbian culture
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24A. Campus mil. group
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26A. 'On top of that . . .'
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28A. European capital that names some animals if you interchange its last two letters
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29A. Part of many a financial portfolio
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30A. Spot
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31A. One in hand?
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32A. Add pizazz to
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35A. Poke option
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36A. Prefix with sphere
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38A. Place to make offers
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39A. Admit
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41A. 'Allow me?'
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43A. Number range for some board games
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44A. How someone might be caught
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45A. Blemish
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47A. Unwasted?
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48A. Direction to get to an address
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53A. 'Your point being . . .'
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54A. Uncovered
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55A. Have a feeling
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56A. Aids in recalling
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57A. What "seder" means, literally
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58A. Exaggerated speaking style that promotes language development
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1D. Unwanted mail
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2D. Berry found in swamps
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3D. Work place
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4D. Some chances to get credit, in brief
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5D. Symbols of love on some bridges
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6D. Opposite of "with the works"
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7D. Lincolnesque, in a way
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8D. Behold, in Latin
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9D. Support from an angel
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10D. Corner piece
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11D. Fruits related to grapefruits
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12D. Save space, in a way
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13D. Words on an incriminating email, perhaps
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14D. Emoji indicating interest
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23D. Language in which 'thank you' is 'shukriya'
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24D. Appliance that uses a thermostat to know when to stop
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25D. Performer who's juggling a lot?
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26D. Tech that records movement
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27D. Part of a certain steering system
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28D. When repeated a fish
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29D. Place with a chapel and mess hall
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33D. Soft, sticky treat
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34D. Drifters at sea
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37D. Fervent
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40D. Annual event with baskets
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42D. Not so simple
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45D. Where French fries are "frog sticks"
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46D. Start of a declaration of 47 B.C.
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47D. Nothing special
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49D. Selene's Roman counterpart
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50D. Lake ___, body of water near London
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51D. Informal endorsements
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52D. It's conditional
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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