NYT Crossword January 11 2026 Answers (1/11/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for January 11 2026 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword January 11, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle 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 New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword January 11, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 1/11/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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# Clue
1A Tennis superstar Nadal, familiarly
5A "Wicked" director Jon M. ___
8A Unspecified degree
11A Pack (down)
15A "Sign me up!"
16A Bygone carrier that had a fleet of "Clippers"
19A Really like
21A Woodwind related to the cor anglais
22A Article of sports equipment that typically has two rubber sheets of different colors
24A Delivery option
25A Sound from a ragdoll
26A Division signs, more formally
27A Word sung three times in a row in "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"
28A Et ___ (and others)
29A Games on some kids' menus
30A Boss at a blaze
32A Game on some kids' menus
34A "King Kong" actress Wray
35A What might pop up from time to time?
37A Item in a numismatist's collection
38A "S.N.L." alum Nora
39A Champagne giant
42A Patient watchers
46A Birthstone before opal
49A Longtime NASCAR sponsor
51A Ladybug's prey
53A Debaters who use deceptive arguments
55A Stag
56A Oscar-winning actress Loren
57A Lower-right button on YouTube ads
59A ___ nous (between us)
60A Kristen of "Bridesmaids"
61A Seduce
62A "In my estimation …"
64A Rubber end of a golf club
65A Ninth inning, usually
66A Flooded
67A Iridescent jewelry material
68A Rug cleaner, for short
69A Lead-in to aging or anxiety
70A Two-time capital of the Mughal Empire
71A Biting pests
72A Follower of catch or latch
74A Former times
76A Cameron who voiced Princess Fiona in the "Shrek" movies
77A Flo Rida title sung before the words "just a little"
78A Big cat hybrid
79A No Shave November growth, informally
81A Mimic
82A Connecticut governor Lamont
83A N.B.A. team that plays at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
84A Compound that ripens bananas
86A Computer menu heading
88A Owlish, in a way
89A Brontë heroine
91A Bit of entertainment for a morning commute, maybe
94A A-one … or an "A" worth one
97A Beachy footwear
103A "I'm fine, but thanks anyway!"
105A Literally, "the god"
106A Provocative
107A Parcel of land
108A Classic origami design
109A Medallions might be seen in them
110A ___ Games, event first held in 70-Across
111A Tupac and Eminem, for two
113A Give off
114A Like an authoritarian
115A ___ Montoya, "The Princess Bride" swordsman
116A Telly channel, with "the"
117A Well-grounded
118A Hit title for Abba or Rihanna
119A Email category
120A Website with a "Craft Supplies & Tools" page
1D Take to the cleaners
2D Class with frogs
3D Dressy clothes
4D Point of view
5D Filing pro
6D Roman emperor with a namesake wall
7D Hits Ctrl+Z to fix
8D Error message on a Blu-Ray display
9D Benedict Arnold's offense
10D Practice witchcraft on
11D Birthstone after opal
12D Filled with activity
13D Mushroom often added to cream sauces
14D Inherently
17D In the air
18D ___ Gala
19D Way off in the distance
20D Classical Greek precinct with a noted oracle
23D Imagine
29D Randall who created the webcomic "xkcd"
31D Sharpen
32D ___-Magnon
33D Apt name of 12 popes
36D Felt someone's pain
38D Prank of doorbell ringing and running
40D Gradually entering, as a hot tub
41D Modern social media craze
43D Melodic way of speaking
44D Turn off
45D Less laissez-faire
46D Cutter with teeth
47D Make an enemy of
48D Identifies digitally?
49D Part of the Horn of Africa
50D Perfect condition
52D Throw out
54D Leaf-turning mo.
56D Put in stitches
58D Subject of an R.S.V.P.
61D Tiny amount
63D "Absolutely!"
69D Tough H.S. classes
73D Hosp. surgical sites
75D "You've gotta be kidding!"
78D Swan song
80D Mononymous singer who popularized "New Celtic" music
83D "Baloney!"
85D Birth name of Che Guevara
87D Computer addresses, for short
88D Light bulb measure
90D Swirling currents
92D Intelligent sea mammal
93D Composer of the "Raindrop" prelude
94D How china is often sold
95D Short adventure tales
96D Barely manages to get through
97D Goes up against
98D Beast domesticated by the Incas
99D Longtime TV personality Regis
100D Tomato product
101D Culture medium
102D Country singer Loretta
104D "Survivor" group
107D Greek letter that resembles an "I" atop an "O," as seen eight times in this puzzle
110D Jerk
112D Period in the periodic table

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.

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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.

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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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Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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