NYT Crossword January 20 2025 Answers (1/20/25)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for January 20 2025 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword January 20, 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 20, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 1/20/25, 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 20, 2025 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
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.

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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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