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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Down Clues NYT January 01, 2026 - Today's Complete Vertical Solutions

NYT Down Clues Answers January 01, 2026 - All 42 Vertical Solutions & Expert Hints

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 42 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for January 01, 2026
NYT Down Clues - Thursday, January 01, 2026
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date January 01, 2026
Day of Week Thursday
Total Down Clues 42 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Medium

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 42 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Idly pluck, as a banjo
2 Down 2. It always wins, they say
3 Down 3. One of Us, say?
4 Down 4. Driver of some engines
5 Down 5. Like most oysters served with mignonette
6 Down 6. Some Bavarian cries
7 Down 7. Majestic
8 Down 8. Which unit of data storage could hold 200,000 HD movies?
9 Down 9. 19th letter
10 Down 10. Sephora competitor
11 Down 11. Gallant
12 Down 12. ___ Gay
13 Down 13. Steel rod with ridges
14 Down 16. Maliciously publishes the private info of online
15 Down 20. Actor Fishburne of "The Matrix"
16 Down 24. Org. for the Fever and the Dream
17 Down 26. Filled
18 Down 29. End of many modern addresses
19 Down 30. Cat breed from an island in the Irish Sea
20 Down 31. Educational support grp.
21 Down 32. Sounds of realization
22 Down 33. Who won Best Supporting Actor for Martin Scorsese's "GoodFellas?"
23 Down 34. Pitchers' stats
24 Down 36. What Mediterranean nation lies between Italy and Libya?
25 Down 37. Go for the gold?
26 Down 38. Apropos
27 Down 40. Initialism for an online advertiser
28 Down 41. Pitted fruit
29 Down 43. Take over for
30 Down 45. Undisguised
31 Down 46. "Sit!"
32 Down 47. "Horrors!"
33 Down 48. Group of experts
34 Down 49. 2010 release now owned by Meta, informally
35 Down 52. Entry in red ink
36 Down 53. So-called "fifth taste"
37 Down 54. Kind of wind ... or an alternative to wind
38 Down 55. "Mob Psycho 100" genre
39 Down 57. Singer Stefani
40 Down 59. Negative for Nikolai
41 Down 62. Heart chart, for short
42 Down 63. Buffalo-to-Baltimore dir.

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Down Clues

Need help? Here are comprehensive hints and answers for each Down clue. Also check these helpful guides:

Complete Down Solutions:

1 Down: "1. Idly pluck, as a banjo"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: T___M
  • Similar words: drum, strum
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a thrumming sound
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer THRUM

2 Down: "2. It always wins, they say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: H___E
  • Similar words: menage, household
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HOUSE

3 Down: "3. One of Us, say?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I___E
  • Similar words: outlet, matter
  • Opposite of: recall
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ISSUE

4 Down: "4. Driver of some engines"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: S___M
  • Similar words: steamer, steam clean
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STEAM

5 Down: "5. Like most oysters served with mignonette"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'W'
  • Similar words: cutting, birthday suit
  • Opposite of: cooked
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: informal terms for nakedness
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RAW

6 Down: "6. Some Bavarian cries"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A__S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ACHS

7 Down: "7. Majestic"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: S_____Y
  • Similar words: courtly, imposing
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: impressive in appearance
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STATELY

8 Down: "8. Which unit of data storage could hold 200,000 HD movies?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: P______E
  • Similar words: pebibyte, PB
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PETABYTE

9 Down: "9. 19th letter"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'U'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TAU

10 Down: "10. Sephora competitor"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: U__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ULTA

11 Down: "11. Gallant"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: N___E
  • Similar words: nobleman, stately
  • Opposite of: noblewoman
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a titled peer of the realm
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NOBLE

12 Down: "12. ___ Gay"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: E___A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ENOLA

13 Down: "13. Steel rod with ridges"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: R___R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REBAR

14 Down: "16. Maliciously publishes the private info of online"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: D___S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DOXES

15 Down: "20. Actor Fishburne of "The Matrix""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: L______E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LAURENCE

16 Down: "24. Org. for the Fever and the Dream"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: W__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WNBA

17 Down: "26. Filled"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: S______D
  • Similar words: replete, binge
  • Opposite of: insatiate
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: fill to satisfaction
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SATIATED

18 Down: "29. End of many modern addresses"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'M'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COM

19 Down: "30. Cat breed from an island in the Irish Sea"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'X'
  • Word pattern: M__X
  • Similar words: Manx cat
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MANX

20 Down: "31. Educational support grp."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PTA

21 Down: "32. Sounds of realization"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AHS

22 Down: "33. Who won Best Supporting Actor for Martin Scorsese's "GoodFellas?""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: P___I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PESCI

23 Down: "34. Pitchers' stats"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E__S
  • Similar words: geological era, ERA
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ERAS

24 Down: "36. What Mediterranean nation lies between Italy and Libya?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: M___A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MALTA

25 Down: "37. Go for the gold?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'N'
  • Similar words: genus Pan, pan off
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PAN

26 Down: "38. Apropos"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: tending, minded
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer APT

27 Down: "40. Initialism for an online advertiser"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SEO

28 Down: "41. Pitted fruit"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: P__M
  • Similar words: plum tree, clean
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PLUM

29 Down: "43. Take over for"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R_____E
  • Similar words: assuage, exempt
  • Opposite of: enforce
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: provide physical relief
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RELIEVE

30 Down: "45. Undisguised"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: O___T
  • Similar words: open
  • Opposite of: covert
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: open and observable; not secret or hidden
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OVERT

31 Down: "46. "Sit!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: P____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PARKIT

32 Down: "47. "Horrors!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E___S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EGADS

33 Down: "48. Group of experts"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: P___L
  • Similar words: dialog box, jury
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PANEL

34 Down: "49. 2010 release now owned by Meta, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: I___A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INSTA

35 Down: "52. Entry in red ink"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: D___T
  • Similar words: debit entry
  • Opposite of: credit
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DEBIT

36 Down: "53. So-called "fifth taste""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: U___I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer UMAMI

37 Down: "54. Kind of wind ... or an alternative to wind"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: S___R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SOLAR

38 Down: "55. "Mob Psycho 100" genre"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A___E
  • Similar words: Zanzibar copal, gum anime
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a hard copal derived from an African tree
  • This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ANIME

39 Down: "57. Singer Stefani"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: G__N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GWEN

40 Down: "59. Negative for Nikolai"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: N__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 40

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NYET

41 Down: "62. Heart chart, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'G'
  • Similar words: EKG, cardiogram
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 41

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ECG

42 Down: "63. Buffalo-to-Baltimore dir."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Similar words: sou'-sou'-east, south southeast
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the compass point midway between south and southeast
  • This is Down clue number 42

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SSE

Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues

Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Down Clues?

  • Down clues often reveal key letters for intersecting words
  • Vertical patterns can unlock difficult sections
  • Many prefixes and suffixes run vertically
  • Down answers often help solve Across clues

Down Clue Patterns to Recognize

  1. Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Down entries
  2. Prefixes and suffixes: Common word parts often run vertically
  3. Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
  4. Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Down
  5. Pop culture references: Names and titles often appear vertically

Time-Saving Down Techniques

Technique How It Helps
Scan all Down first Get a mental map of the vertical flow
Fill short Down words 3-4 letter words are often prefixes or connectors
Use crossing letters Across letters help confirm Down answers
Look for themes Related Down answers often share a theme

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues

What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?

Down clues are the vertical entries in a crossword puzzle that read from top to bottom. They're numbered and correspond to specific columns in the grid.

Should I solve Down or Across clues first?

Many solvers alternate between Down and Across clues to build momentum. Down clues can help unlock difficult sections by providing key intersecting letters. The best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.

How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 42 Down clues.

Are Down clues easier than Across clues?

Neither direction is inherently easier. The difficulty depends on the specific clues and your knowledge. However, Down clues often contain helpful prefixes, suffixes, and word parts that can be easier to guess.

How do Down clues interact with Across clues?

Down and Across clues intersect at various points in the grid. Solving one can provide letters that help solve the other, making the puzzle easier as you progress.

About This Page: We provide comprehensive Down clues solutions and hints for the NYT Crossword to help you improve your solving skills. This site is not affiliated with The New York Times.

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July 30, 2024 Crosswords

Welcome to NYT Puzzle and answers. The New York Times Crossword is one of the most popular puzzles. Here are the clues and answers for today's puzzle:

NYT Crosswords

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.



Across Clues and Answers:

  • 1. Option : Mac :: ___ : PC - Show Answer

    ALT

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: altitude, EL, elevation, ALT


  • 4. Voodoo Ranger, e.g., for short - Show Answer

    IPA

    (3 letters)


  • 7. Kahlo or Kandinsky - Show Answer

    ARTIST

    (6 letters)

    Synonyms: artist, creative_person


  • 13. Pick up again - Show Answer

    RELEARN

    (7 letters)

    Synonyms: relearn


  • 15. Apartment sharer, informally - Show Answer

    ROOMIE

    (6 letters)

    Synonyms: roommate, roomie, roomy


  • 16. Restaurant handout that might come with crayons - Show Answer

    KIDSMENU

    (8 letters)


  • 18. Geologic layers - Show Answer

    STRATA

    (6 letters)

    Synonyms: socio-economic_class, social_class, stratum, class, layer, level


  • 19. "And in this corner ..." speaker - Show Answer

    RINGANNOUNCER

    (13 letters)


  • 21. Sticky stuff - Show Answer

    GOO

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: goop, gook, slime, gunk, ooze, muck, sludge, goo, guck


  • 22. Teller's partner in magic - Show Answer

    PENN

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: Penn, University_of_Pennsylvania, William_Penn, Pennsylvania


  • 23. "U.S.A.! U.S.A.!," e.g. - Show Answer

    CHANT

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: intonate, chant, intone, cantillate, tone


  • 26. Seven on a sundial - Show Answer

    VII

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: septet, seven, septenary, vii, 7, sevener, VII, heptad


  • 27. Morse code component - Show Answer

    DASH

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: scare_off, dart, sprint, flash, smash, shoot, dash, panache, scud, scare, scare_away, flair, pall, scoot, dah, style, elan, frighten_off, hyphen, bolt, frighten_away, crash, daunt


  • 31. Cartoon frame - Show Answer

    CEL

    (3 letters)


  • 32. Use non-lead pipes? - Show Answer

    SINGBACKUP

    (10 letters)


  • 35. Something seen in a bubble above a cartoon head - Show Answer

    THOUGHT

    (7 letters)

    Synonyms: imagine, intend, conceive, reckon, guess, think, believe, thinking, persuasion, opine, remember, cerebration, call_up, retrieve, intellection, call_back, thought, mean, sentiment, cogitate, view, recollect, thought_process, suppose, opinion, cerebrate, consider, mentation, idea, recall

    Antonyms: forget


  • 38. In a speedy way - Show Answer

    HASTILY

    (7 letters)

    Synonyms: hastily, hurriedly, in_haste

    Antonyms: unhurriedly


  • 39. Actor who plays Luther Stickell in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise - Show Answer

    VINGRHAMES

    (10 letters)


  • 41. Piece of corn - Show Answer

    EAR

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: pinna, capitulum, ear, spike, auricle


  • 42. Uber- relative - Show Answer

    MEGA

    (4 letters)


  • 43. "Spy vs. Spy" magazine - Show Answer

    MAD

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: frantic, insane, sore, huffy, sick, unbalanced, unhinged, delirious, brainsick, disturbed, excited, mad, unrestrained, demented, harebrained, crazy


  • 44. Like some gods in the Marvel Universe - Show Answer

    NORSE

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: Norse, Norwegian, Norseman, Scandinavian, Northman, Scandinavian_language, North_Germanic_language, Nordic, North_Germanic


  • 46. Dreidel turn - Show Answer

    SPIN

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: twist, twirl, tailspin, twisting, gyrate, whirl, reel, spin, spin_around, birl, spin_out


  • 48. Text of appreciation - Show Answer

    THX

    (3 letters)


  • 49. Projectiles tossed into cups of beer, in a drinking game - Show Answer

    PINGPONGBALLS

    (13 letters)


  • 55. End of a threat - Show Answer

    ORELSE

    (6 letters)


  • 56. Points collected for flying - Show Answer

    AIRMILES

    (8 letters)


  • 59. Pep rally cry - Show Answer

    GOTEAM

    (6 letters)


  • 60. Acknowledging an invitation ... or a hint to the starts of 19-, 32-, 39- and 49-Across - Show Answer

    RSVPING

    (7 letters)


  • 61. Beginnings - Show Answer

    ONSETS

    (6 letters)

    Synonyms: onset, onslaught, attack, onrush, oncoming


  • 62. Dramatic salsa move - Show Answer

    DIP

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: magnetic_dip, souse, drop, magnetic_inclination, dip, douse, dim, inclination, pickpocket, fall, dunk, sink, duck, cutpurse, free_fall, plunge, angle_of_dip


  • 63. Morse code component - Show Answer

    DOT

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: dit, scatter, window_pane, acid, Department_of_Transportation, sprinkle, pane, stud, point, dose, superman, Transportation, Elvis, loony_toons, Zen, constellate, dust, dot, battery-acid, DoT, back_breaker, disperse, Lucy_in_the_sky_with_diamonds


Down Clues and Answers:

  • 1. Noah's craft - Show Answer

    ARK

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: Ark_of_the_Covenant, Ark, ark


  • 2. Gift with flowers - Show Answer

    LEI

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: garland, chaplet, wreath, lei, leu, coronal


  • 3. "To recap," in an internet initialism - Show Answer

    TLDR

    (4 letters)


  • 4. Indignant denial - Show Answer

    IAMNOT

    (6 letters)


  • 5. Pasta sauce brand - Show Answer

    PREGO

    (5 letters)


  • 6. Soprano Netrebko - Show Answer

    ANNA

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: anna


  • 7. Fire-setting crime - Show Answer

    ARSON

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: fire-raising, arson, incendiarism


  • 8. Features of the U.S. Capitol and Rome's Pantheon - Show Answer

    ROTUNDAS

    (8 letters)

    Synonyms: rotunda


  • 9. Experiencing a dilemma - Show Answer

    TORN

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: torn, shoot_down, deplumate, deplume, pluck, pull, tear, displume, buck, snap, shoot, charge, lacerated, rupture, bust, lacerate, mangled


  • 10. Big Apple? - Show Answer

    IMAC

    (4 letters)


  • 11. Collection of web pages - Show Answer

    SITE

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: site, web_site, internet_site, situation, locate, website, land_site, place


  • 12. Start to cry, with "up" - Show Answer

    TEAR

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: deplumate, buck, shoot, teardrop, shoot_down, deplume, snap, bust, rupture, tear, bout, split, pluck, rent, displume, charge, rip, pull, snag, binge


  • 14. Endorse digitally - Show Answer

    ESIGN

    (5 letters)


  • 17. Remove from a bulletin board - Show Answer

    UNPIN

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: unpin

    Antonyms: pin


  • 20. Called to a colt, say - Show Answer

    NEIGHED

    (7 letters)

    Synonyms: neigh, whinny, nicker, whicker


  • 23. Security camera inits. - Show Answer

    CCTV

    (4 letters)


  • 24. Masculine pronoun pair - Show Answer

    HEHIM

    (5 letters)


  • 25. How an introvert likes to spend time - Show Answer

    ALONE

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: solitary, only, unequalled, exclusively, solely, lone, alone, unequaled, lonely, unparalleled, solo, entirely, unaccompanied, unique


  • 26. A, B, C, D, E or K - Show Answer

    VITAMIN

    (7 letters)

    Synonyms: vitamin


  • 28. Play division - Show Answer

    ACT

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: behave, routine, act_as, pretend, play, human_activity, number, enactment, do, represent, roleplay, bit, act, turn, move, dissemble, human_action, playact, work, deed

    Antonyms: refrain


  • 29. Winter lift rider - Show Answer

    SKIER

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: skier


  • 30. Hawaiian dances - Show Answer

    HULAS

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: hula-hula, Hawaiian_dancing, hula


  • 32. "Don't say a word!" - Show Answer

    SHH

    (3 letters)


  • 33. Some undergrad degs. - Show Answer

    BAS

    (3 letters)

    Synonyms: BA, Artium_Baccalaurens, Bachelor_of_Arts, atomic_number_56, barium, Ba, AB


  • 34. Ritualistic bonfire - Show Answer

    PYRE

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: funeral_pyre, pyre


  • 36. Fashion brand founded by an Australian surfer - Show Answer

    UGG

    (3 letters)


  • 37. Tries to seize - Show Answer

    GRASPSAT

    (8 letters)


  • 40. Japanese comics - Show Answer

    MANGA

    (5 letters)


  • 44. Hart Memorial Trophy recipient, for short - Show Answer

    NHLMVP

    (6 letters)


  • 45. Yellow primrose - Show Answer

    OXLIP

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: oxlip, paigle, Primula_elatior


  • 47. Sonnets and such - Show Answer

    POEMS

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: poem, verse_form


  • 48. Ankle bones - Show Answer

    TARSI

    (5 letters)

    Synonyms: tarsus


  • 49. ___ stick - Show Answer

    POGO

    (4 letters)


  • 50. Most of the earth's core - Show Answer

    IRON

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: iron, atomic_number_26, smoothing_iron, Fe, press, iron_out, branding_iron, cast-iron


  • 51. Brooklyn squad - Show Answer

    NETS

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: net_profit, internet, mesh, sack, profit, net, profits, sack_up, web, lucre, clear, meshing, earnings, network, nett, net_income, meshwork, cyberspace


  • 52. Elation - Show Answer

    GLEE

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: glee, gloating, hilarity, mirth, gloat, gleefulness, mirthfulness


  • 53. Ornithologist's interest - Show Answer

    BIRD

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: razzing, hoot, razz, chick, boo, snort, birdwatch, shuttle, Bronx_cheer, birdie, bird, fowl, skirt, raspberry, dame, wench, hiss, doll, shuttlecock


  • 54. Used a fire pole - Show Answer

    SLID

    (4 letters)

    Synonyms: slip, slither, skid, slide, slue, slew


  • 57. Ambient musician Brian - Show Answer

    ENO

    (3 letters)


  • 58. Three-striper in the Army: Abbr. - Show Answer

    SGT

    (3 letters)



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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Mini Crossword NYT January 01, 2026 - Today's Puzzle Solved in Under 3 Minutes

Mini Crossword NYT January 01, 2026 - Today's Puzzle Solved in Under 1 Minutes

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for January 01, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, January 01, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date January 01, 2026
Grid Size 5 x 5 squares
Total Clues 20 clues
Across Clues 10 clues
Down Clues 10 clues
Average Solve Time Under 1 minute

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5
Row 1     
Row 2     
Row 3     
Row 4     
Row 5     

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

  1. Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
  2. Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
  3. Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
  4. If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
  5. Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

  • Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
  • Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
  • Best time to play: During a coffee break
  • Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 44. Investigate
2 Across 9. Piano technician
3 Across 64. Neighbor of Java
4 Across 50. Assessment, informally
5 Across 25. Are: Fr.
6 Across 39. What Edvard Munch painting inspired a poster for "Home Alone"?
7 Across 42. Like the origins of Buddhism and Hinduism
8 Across 43. Chill pill, essentially
9 Across 61. Test graders' aids ... or what is needed to respond to the six italicized clues in this puzzle?
10 Across 5. File type

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:

1 Across: "44. Investigate"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S______T

Answer:

Click to reveal SCOPEOUT

2 Across: "9. Piano technician"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: T___R

Answer:

Click to reveal TUNER

3 Across: "64. Neighbor of Java"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: B__I

Answer:

Click to reveal BALI

4 Across: "50. Assessment, informally"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: E__L

Answer:

Click to reveal EVAL

5 Across: "25. Are: Fr."

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E__S

Answer:

Click to reveal ETES

6 Across: "39. What Edvard Munch painting inspired a poster for "Home Alone"?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: T_______M

Answer:

Click to reveal THESCREAM

7 Across: "42. Like the origins of Buddhism and Hinduism"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: A___N

Answer:

Click to reveal ASIAN

8 Across: "43. Chill pill, essentially"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R______T

Answer:

Click to reveal RELAXANT

9 Across: "61. Test graders' aids ... or what is needed to respond to the six italicized clues in this puzzle?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 10 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A________S

Answer:

Click to reveal ANSWERKEYS

10 Across: "5. File type"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: R__P

Answer:

Click to reveal RASP

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 55. "Mob Psycho 100" genre
2 Down 53. So-called "fifth taste"
3 Down 38. Apropos
4 Down 34. Pitchers' stats
5 Down 1. Idly pluck, as a banjo
6 Down 45. Undisguised
7 Down 48. Group of experts
8 Down 7. Majestic
9 Down 57. Singer Stefani
10 Down 49. 2010 release now owned by Meta, informally

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:

1 Down: "55. "Mob Psycho 100" genre"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A___E

Answer:

Click to reveal ANIME

2 Down: "53. So-called "fifth taste""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: U___I

Answer:

Click to reveal UMAMI

3 Down: "38. Apropos"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Another word like this: tending

Answer:

Click to reveal APT

4 Down: "34. Pitchers' stats"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E__S

Answer:

Click to reveal ERAS

5 Down: "1. Idly pluck, as a banjo"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: T___M

Answer:

Click to reveal THRUM

6 Down: "45. Undisguised"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: O___T

Answer:

Click to reveal OVERT

7 Down: "48. Group of experts"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: P___L

Answer:

Click to reveal PANEL

8 Down: "7. Majestic"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: S_____Y

Answer:

Click to reveal STATELY

9 Down: "57. Singer Stefani"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: G__N

Answer:

Click to reveal GWEN

10 Down: "49. 2010 release now owned by Meta, informally"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: I___A

Answer:

Click to reveal INSTA

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
  2. Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
  3. Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
  4. Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
  5. Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.

Letter Tips That Really Help

  • The letter E is the most common in English
  • Words ending in S are often plurals
  • If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
  • Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time Skill Level What It Means
Under 30 seconds Expert You know the puzzle patterns very well!
30-60 seconds Advanced Great job! You solve quickly.
1-2 minutes Good You're doing well. Keep practicing!
Over 2 minutes Learning You'll get faster with practice.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues: 20 clues to solve
Grid Size: 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares: 25 squares to fill
Average Time: Most people solve in 52 seconds
Difficulty: A bit tricky

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Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

The puzzle comes out at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before. So you can play Monday's puzzle starting Sunday at 10 PM.

How fast should I be able to solve it?

Most people solve the Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play?

No! The NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Mini solver?

Good Mini solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

Unlike the big NYT crossword, the Mini stays about the same difficulty every day. Sometimes Saturday might be a tiny bit harder.

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