Our NYT Crossword Hints for January 30, 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 30, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 1/30/26. 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. Puppetry and animation
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5A. Piedmont province with a namesake wine
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9A. Stopped lying?
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14A. Title for Jane Goodall
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15A. Those guys'
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16A. ___ Summer (program for Annapolis freshmen)
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17A. Switch to a shorter line, say
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18A. Product that might feature a dandelion on the label
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20A. Spare part?
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21A. Melts down
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22A. Mention in passing
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24A. It's -90° at the South Pole: Abbr.
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25A. Like racehorses' hooves
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26A. Ship-stabilizing materials
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31A. Some repurposed cornfields
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33A. Small branch of Marvel Comics?
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34A. Pick
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35A. Common adult ed class
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36A. Brand whose logo has an A-shaped caliper
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37A. Doesn't take the regular train home, maybe
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39A. Mylar alternative
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40A. Capture a moment, in fiction
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41A. Even outcome
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42A. Chaney of classic horror
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43A. Enter here!
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46A. "Don't kid yourself"
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51A. Elicit the facepalm emoji, say
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52A. 'Don't panic'
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53A. "Later, luv!"
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54A. Materialized
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55A. Leader of China?
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56A. Feeling the flu, say
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57A. Steps on a scale?
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58A. "Whoa ... that's too much for my brain to handle!"
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59A. Characters from Crete and Sparta?
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1D. Skilled
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2D. Call ahead, in a way
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3D. End of a NASA countdown
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4D. Completist's goal
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5D. The Handmaid's Tale author
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6D. Eggshell, for one
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7D. Much merch
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8D. Cinephile's online resource
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9D. Milky Way, e.g.
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10D. Feature of a big-budget feature, perhaps
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11D. HDTV component?
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12D. Transportation company in more than 60 countries
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13D. Bonus
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19D. ___-green
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21D. Tales told by flashlight
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23D. Request from someone who has completed all the courses?
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26D. Turkey Day instruction
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27D. Fit
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28D. Florida setting for "The Birdcage"
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29D. Whizzed
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30D. "Elvis at ___" (classic album of Memphis recordings)
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31D. British rowhouses
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32D. Every day, say
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33D. More than just smile
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38D. Fabric made from flax
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41D. It might get put through the wringer
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43D. Jalapeño topper?
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44D. Popular brand of 18-Across
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45D. Looks below the surface?
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46D. Group of Alpha males?
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47D. Nestlé's bubbly chocolate brand
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48D. "This way, guys!"
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49D. Certain psychedelic
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50D. Pool assignment
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53D. Bitumen lookalike
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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