NYT Crossword January 23 2026 Answers (1/23/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for January 23 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword January 23, 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 23, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 1/23/26, 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 Barely enough
6A What some may be dyeing to conceal?
10A Environmental concern
14A "Don't be absurd!"
16A ___ Mountain (ski area in Killington, Vt.)
17A She's out there!
18A Many a choirgirl
19A "Black-ish" patriarch
20A Dulcet
21A Fiddle with feathers, say
22A Backstreet ___
23A Like kyawthuite, among gems
25A Designer Geoffrey
27A A-list
28A Like quartzite vis-à-vis quartz
29A They really click as a pair
32A Masters of manipulation
33A Commercial preceder of Geo
34A Capital near the Red Sea
35A Micromobility option
37A On the level
38A Mouth organ
39A Internal turmoil
40A Say "I do," say
41A One may be carried in a concert hall
42A Recent recruit
43A First name on the Supreme Court
45A Zilch
48A Cushy
49A It is "making the complicated simple, awesomely simple," per Charles Mingus
51A Out of joint?
52A Text insert for a flash-forward film scene
53A Ink
54A Apt rhyme for "pads"
55A Guck
1D Completely convinced
2D French letter opener
3D Niche for a shrine
4D Essence of the matter
5D "I'll take the blame"
6D Some body builders?
7D Broccoli ___
8D How to look at your hot fudge sundae
9D A little possessive, perhaps?
10D Pocket money
11D Momentous moments
12D Bits in a byte, e.g.
13D "I'm listening"
15D One who's on the defense, perhaps
21D Digital applications?
22D Longing look
24D Rigi of Switzerland, e.g.
25D One setting on speakers
26D Classic toy for budding engineers
27D Long look
28D Peach or plum
30D Interest of Marco Polo, with "the"
31D Settled on the bottom?
33D Gelded
36D ___ Fridays
37D Hangouts
40D Grammy-winning R&B singer named for a Revlon fragrance
41D They make streaks on cheeks
42D Mass
44D Tip
45D Trattoria tubes
46D Couple
47D Funeral ___
49D Texter's "ciao"
50D Late actor Kilmer

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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