NYT Crossword January 30 2026 Answers (1/30/26)

Our NYT Crossword January 30, 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 30, 2026 Answers

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