NYT Crossword January 31 2026 Answers (1/31/26)

Our NYT Crossword January 31, 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 31, 2026 Answers

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