Our NYT Crossword Hints for January 20, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword 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 paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints, January 20, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 1/20/25. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
- 1A. Unwanted piece of mail
- 5A. Took to court
- 9A. Blog addition
- 13A. Written legal argument
- 15A. Red carpet hairstyle, often
- 16A. Sephora rival
- 17A. Only U.N. member whose name starts with Q
- 18A. Places that are off-limits
- 20A. Path of advancement for a lawyer
- 22A. High-pitched bark
- 25A. Since, informally
- 26A. Sending a chill up one's spine
- 27A. Position for Steph Curry or Caitlin Clark
- 32A. Like Easter eggs or purple hair
- 33A. Speaking platforms
- 34A. Antidrug cop, informally
- 36A. Go along with prevailing wisdom
- 42A. Athletic gear that comes in pairs
- 43A. "Too rich for my blood"
- 45A. Pride parade inits.
- 49A. Manual for consistency in writing
- 52A. Helpful
- 54A. Composer ___-Manuel Miranda
- 55A. Was first to play a card
- 56A. Do one's job to the point of exhaustion ... or a hint to the ends of 20-, 27-, 36- and 49-Across
- 61A. "Biscuit" for cookie or "chips" for fries
- 62A. Novices, informally
- 66A. Frozen treats
- 67A. Utah winter resort
- 68A. 'Laters!'
- 69A. Host's place, usually, on a late-night talk show
- 70A. Expresses silent agreement
- 71A. Not discard
- 1D. Roasting event, for short
- 2D. Reflective Glass on the radio
- 3D. Hoppin', in slang
- 4D. Hop
- 5D. Chinese general who wrote "The Art of War"
- 6D. Once ___ A Time
- 7D. Rim
- 8D. "Let's Make a Deal" option
- 9D. Made contented sounds like a cat
- 10D. Kevin of "Shark Tank," also known as "Mr. Wonderful"
- 11D. Tween sister of Barbie
- 12D. Assigned a job
- 14D. Geometric figures whose subparts mimic the full shape
- 19D. Had a meal
- 21D. Toupee, in slang
- 22D. Roblox or TikTok
- 23D. T-top, for one
- 24D. Stereotypical canine name
- 28D. Zero
- 29D. Impatient
- 30D. When doubled, gung-ho
- 31D. Hip-hop's Dr. ___
- 35D. Hair knots with a French name
- 37D. Gives a thumbs-up
- 38D. Clever humor
- 39D. Large bird that lays green eggs, which are incubated by the male
- 40D. Stir up
- 41D. Bruh!
- 44D. ___ Talks
- 45D. Likely winner of a construction contract
- 46D. Sensation of acceleration
- 47D. Represses, as a bad memory
- 48D. "Bad you!"
- 50D. Pack animals that can spit up to 10 feet when irritated
- 51D. Festival at the end of Ramadan
- 53D. Retired QB Manning
- 57D. Volunteer's words
- 58D. Unit of smuggled drugs
- 59D. Abbr. before a year on a cornerstone
- 60D. Eccentric expert
- 63D. Itsy-bitsy
- 64D. Ta-ta!
- 65D. Drain the energy from
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.
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