NYT Crossword January 16 2025 Answers (1/16/25)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for January 16 2025 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword January 16, 2025 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 16, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 1/16/25, 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!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for January 16, 2025 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Gaming ___ (console alternatives, for short)
4A Command to a skydiver
8A Make a quick appearance
13A Bad sound to hear while bending over
14A Taylor-Joy of "The Queen's Gambit"
15A Have a loan from
16A Unfriendly, as a relationship
17A Brouhahas / Most appalling
19A Letters put in boxes
21A First half of a two-volume encyclopedia on physics, aptly?
22A Org. for important adults in a child's life
23A "The Incredibles" costumer / Science class display
26A Smallest bit
27A Roasts
28A In
30A Singer/songwriter ___ Reznor
33A Worked (up)
34A Lock up for the night / Despairs
36A Woodwinds that are usually black
38A It's all wound up
39A Sent a reminder text, in lingo
41A Weird flexes?
45A Cornhole action
46A Like some activities at a mountain lodge / Marketing fodder
49A Affirmation not usually spoken at a Jewish wedding
50A "My man!"
51A Grow a team, say
52A Set of educational standards … or a hint to 17-, 23-, 34- and 46-Across
56A What follows T.S.A., weirdly
57A Capital east of the Jordan River
58A Like some fabrics
59A Early tech giant
60A Not too sure
61A Genesis creator
62A Like cabernet sauvignon wine, typically
1D Part of a makeup routine
2D Part of a summer swarm
3D Getting a sneak peek?
4D Sticky stuff
5D Point value of any vowel in Spanish Scrabble
6D "That's on me"
7D Wasabi or miso
8D Something a meter reader reads?
9D Take responsibility for, as a mistake
10D Lookout point
11D "Let's do this thing"
12D Covered in marginalia, maybe
18D Soft drink named for a nut
20D Final race stretches … or what racers may be on by then
24D Down in the dumps
25D Infrequently counterfeited bills
26D "What just happened?" reaction
29D North Korea has the fourth-highest number of these, after China, India and the U.S.
31D Original Super Mario console, in brief
32D Equivalent of 16 pinches: Abbr.
34D Something to put stock in
35D Sprinkler attachment
36D Vision-related
37D Housing bubble?
40D "Phooey!"
42D Button clicked to advance to a YouTube video
43D Aid in self-reflection
44D Unflinching
47D Goal seekers?
48D River through Lyon
50D What a good fillet of fish isn't
53D Word that becomes its own synonym if you add a "k" to the end
54D Fix the wrong way?
55D H

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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