NYT Crossword January 3 2026 Answers (1/3/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for January 3 2026 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword January 3, 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 3, 2026 Answers

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

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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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