Our NYT Crossword Hints for January 31, 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 31, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 1/31/26. 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. Grappling is used in this
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12A. Ones who handle minor health problems?
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14A. Dessert introduced to the U.S. in the 1780s, after Thomas Jefferson discovered it in France
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16A. Like someone in pointe shoes, maybe
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17A. ___-di-dah
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18A. Say "hey," slangily
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19A. They're at the tops of some ladders, informally
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20A. Offering that's fresh off the press?
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22A. Pyroclastic material
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23A. Sheet music abbr.
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24A. Deliberate
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26A. Sex Pistols song disparaging the band's former label
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27A. Foundation of music?
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29A. Fun activity for a summer day
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31A. Dice rolls from Jail to Free Parking, in Monopoly
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32A. Serving of meat loaf, maybe
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33A. Evil spirits
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36A. Accumulates
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40A. 'Silly me!'
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41A. Barely gets (by)
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43A. Org. associated with the Wanamaker Trophy
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44A. Menu bar option
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46A. Tennis legend who won the French Open when she was just 16
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47A. Season
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48A. Protection, as from an organization
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50A. Jaguar, e.g.
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51A. To whom you might say "I wish …"
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52A. Southern California site whose 1909 opening was accompanied by a visit from the U.S.S. Albany
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55A. Attraction at the 52-Across
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56A. Old man
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1D. Guides
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2D. Peace out
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3D. Perturb
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4D. Chess legend Mikhail ___
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5D. Bolognese, Parmesan, etc.
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6D. Daughter of King Minos, in myth
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7D. Tree growth indicative of good air quality
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8D. Part of a great deal?
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9D. Opulent
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10D. Tubers from which a gluten-free type of flour is derived
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11D. Herman ___, Dutch ophthalmologist known for his visual acuity testing
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12D. Cafe chain
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13D. Major product of Milan
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14D. English lesson subject, for short
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15D. "Science is ___ that works": Kurt Vonnegut
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20D. Training courses
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21D. Yes and no, say
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24D. Common folk
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25D. Rings
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28D. Apt name for a chef
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30D. Compound in some sleep aids, familiarly
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32D. Largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area
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33D. What do you have in mind?
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34D. "Sorry, honey"
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35D. French bun
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36D. Parity
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37D. Variety of dog associated with King Charles
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38D. More unpleasant
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39D. ___ Noster (the Lord's Prayer)
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42D. Capture, in a way
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45D. Mr. or Mrs.
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47D. Bodily partitions
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49D. Room in an adobe
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51D. Long cut
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53D. Chaps
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54D. One of three in the Horatio Henry Couldery painting "Curiosity"
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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