NYT Crossword January 5 2024 Answers (1/5/24)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for January 5 2024 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword January 5, 2024 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 5, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 1/5/24, 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 5, 2024 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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Clue
___ TV
What an alley-oop is, essentially
Business headache
Joint
Breeze for the beach, maybe
"Never attribute to ___ that which is adequately explained by stupidity" (Hanlon's razor)
Not stiff at all
One arriving tomorrow, supposedly
Set piece?
Superficially clever
Put off
Sport whose name means "the gentle way"
"Tee" follower
The brachiocephalic trunk branches from it
Apple product?
"How about that!"
Innovation of the 1920s that's still spoken of with wonder today
They beep when tested
Tail, maybe
Aqua ___
"Miracle Workers" airer
Verb that becomes its opposite when its first letter is changed to an "f"
Fashion label founded by Rihanna
Converse
Farm creature
Blender setting
Not fresh
John Deere product
Condiment sometimes mixed with mayonnaise
Break from the band
Snatched up, in slang
Eve ___, playwright who created the activist movement V-Day
Fleet
"Amen to that!"
American, for example
Pop-up destination
"___ is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn": Gore Vidal
Dark side of the moon?
Mimic
Heavy coat
Goal for some runners
Fleur de ___ (delicate crust on the surface of seawater)
"That makes sense"
Broke off
Earth-shaking event
Enthusiastic sort
Common spots for autographs
Concern for the 1%?
___ far niente (pleasant idleness)
Nick, Joe or Kevin of pop
Uniform
Best, in an idiom
Remark from one waving a white flag
Ordered lineup
One clever enough to win every argument … but not clever enough not to
Deceive, especially to avoid responsibility for something
Word with electric or criminal
Alan of "Growing Pains"
Got clean, in a way
Fixed
Red state
Towering sight at a site for a tower
Name added to a Brazilian dictionary in 2023 as an adjective meaning "incomparable"
Set off
Campaigner, informally
What some smartphones run on

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.

Christine Mielke

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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