NYT Crossword January 6 2025 Answers (1/6/25)

Our NYT Crossword solution guide for January 6, 2025, is here to assist you if you’re having trouble with today’s puzzle. The NYT Crossword is a daily challenge that tests your vocabulary and general knowledge. Known for its tricky clues and clever wordplay, it’s one of the most popular crosswords worldwide. Available both in print and online, it continues to challenge solvers each day.

If you’re stuck on any of the clues for the January 6, 2025 edition, we’ve listed all the clues below along with their answers. You can easily search for a specific clue and find the correct answer, allowing you to solve just the ones you’re struggling with without spoiling the rest of the puzzle.

1A Supersonic speed number NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: It’s a unit used to describe speeds faster than the speed of sound.

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Hint 2: Named after an Austrian physicist, this term is often associated with supersonic jets and their speeds.

5A Cookies that are sometimes dunked in milk NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Cookies with a creamy filling.

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Hint 2: Popularly dunked in milk.

10A Whole lot NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A large amount or quantity.

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Hint 2: Synonym of “a whole bunch.”

14A Cousin of a clarinet NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A woodwind instrument with a double reed.

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Hint 2: Often played in orchestras.

15A What “duty-free” means NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Indicates exemption from import fees.

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Hint 2: Seen in airport duty-free shops.

16A Westover with the best-selling memoir “Educated” NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Author of “Educated.”

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Hint 2: Shares her memoir of overcoming family struggles.

17A Theatrical description NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A detailed description of a person in a play.

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Hint 2: A tool for understanding personalities in theater.

20A Position of greatest stress NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A position where one faces intense scrutiny.

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Hint 2: Commonly used for someone under pressure.

21A “Campbell’s Soup Cans” painter NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Famous for pop art, like “Campbell’s Soup Cans.”

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Hint 2: Known for his influence on 20th-century art.

22A “___ longa, vita brevis” NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Latin for “art.”

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Hint 2: Begins the phrase “___ longa, vita brevis.”

23A Iditarod entries NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Used in the Iditarod race.

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Hint 2: Transport pulled by dogs on snow.

26A Follower of double-you, ex, wye NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Last letter of the alphabet in American English.

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Hint 2: Comes after “double-you, ex, wye.”

27A Dog crossbreed known for its teddy bear appearance NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A dog breed known for its teddy bear look.

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Hint 2: A mix of a Golden Retriever and a Poodle.

31A Recovered from a fall NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Recovered after falling.

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Hint 2: Opposite of staying down.

34A Modern anxiety source, in brief NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Acronym for the “fear of missing out.”

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Hint 2: A common feeling in the digital age.

35A Small cove NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: A small coastal inlet.

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Hint 2: Formed by submerged river valleys.

36A Applications NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Synonym for “applications.”

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Hint 2: Ways in which something serves a purpose.

37A Sandwiches that often contain tuna NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Sandwiches often containing tuna or cheese.

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Hint 2: Heated to make the filling soft and gooey.

39A Overnight ___ (breakfast option) NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A popular breakfast grain.

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Hint 2: Often used for making porridge.

40A Brewery offering NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: A type of beer brewed without hops.

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Hint 2: Commonly found in pubs and breweries.

41A Crimson Tide univ. NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Nickname for the University of Alabama.

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Hint 2: Associated with the Crimson Tide.

42A Large cove NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: A large cove or bay.

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Hint 2: Where the sea meets the land.

43A Track exposures to a disease, as an epidemiologist might NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A method used by epidemiologists to track disease.

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Hint 2: Involves identifying exposed individuals.

47A Hosp. V.I.P.s NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: High-ranking professionals in hospitals.

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Hint 2: Abbreviation for medical practitioners.

48A Note on a failed test, maybe NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A note left by teachers for poor performance.

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Hint 2: Indicates a need for discussion.

49A Ball club V.I.P.s NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: V.I.P.s in sports teams.

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Hint 2: General managers overseeing team operations.

52A Valiant NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Synonym for valiant.

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Hint 2: Associated with bravery and courage.

55A Amy who voiced Joy in “Inside Out” NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: First name Amy, voiced Joy in Inside Out.

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Hint 2: Known for starring in Parks and Recreation.

57A Use deductive reasoning … or a hint to what 17-, 27-, and 43-Across all have NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Using reasoning to determine something.

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Hint 2: A phrase describing how to end logical deductions.

60A Proctor’s cry at the end of a test NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Proctor’s signal to stop during a test.

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Hint 2: A finite resource, often managed carefully.

61A South Korea’s second-largest city NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: South Korea’s second-largest city.

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Hint 2: Famous for its international film festival.

62A Actor Esparza NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: First name of actor Esparza.

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Hint 2: Known for roles in theater and TV, such as Law & Order.

63A Calf’s meat NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Meat from young cattle.

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Hint 2: Often served in Italian dishes like piccata.

64A Stretch of work NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A period of work or activity.

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Hint 2: It can refer to a short duration of time.

65A Custom gift site NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Online marketplace for handmade and custom items.

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Hint 2: A platform popular among artists and craftspeople.

1D Chocolaty coffee drink NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A coffee drink with chocolate flavor.

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Hint 2: Often topped with whipped cream.

2D Despise NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: To strongly dislike or hate something.

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Hint 2: A synonym for “detest.”

3D Nail polish layers NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Layers applied when painting nails.

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Hint 2: Also refers to outerwear for cold weather.

4D His and ___ NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Opposite of “his.”

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Hint 2: Possessive pronoun for a female.

5D Available if needed NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Available to work if needed, especially in emergencies.

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Hint 2: Common status for doctors or emergency responders.

6D Went bad NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Went bad or decayed.

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Hint 2: Often used to describe spoiled food.

7D Saison of the 2024 Paris Olympics NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: French word for summer.

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Hint 2: Used in phrases describing seasonal Olympic events.

8D Rower’s blade NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: A tool used for rowing boats.

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Hint 2: Essential for propelling in a canoe.

9D Annual festival in Austin, Tex. NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: It is an annual festival held in Austin, Texas.

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Hint 2: Combines music, film, and interactive media.

10D Sound system NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A sound system that uses two channels.

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Hint 2: Provides a three-dimensional audio experience.

11D Paris’s Notre-Dame, for one NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Notre-Dame is an example of this structure.

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Hint 2: Large and ornate, often central in religious practice.

12D West Coast gas brand NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: A gas station brand found on the West Coast.

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Hint 2: Often paired with AM/PM convenience stores.

13D Roald who wrote “Matilda” and “The BFG” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Author of Matilda and The BFG.

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Hint 2: Known for whimsical and dark children’s stories.

18D “The Tortoise and the Hare” author NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Ancient Greek storyteller famous for fables.

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Hint 2: Wrote tales like The Tortoise and the Hare.

19D Instrument that may be included in a birthday goodie bag NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A small, buzzing musical instrument.

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Hint 2: Often given to children as a party favor.

24D Take down, as a bouncy house NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: To let the air out of something.

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Hint 2: Common action with a bouncy house or balloon.

25D Arrogant sort NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A term for an arrogant or unpleasant person.

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Hint 2: It also refers to mucus from the nose.

27D “Gloomy” fellow NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: A nickname for someone gloomy.

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Hint 2: Also a common short name for Augustus.

28D Chats with on Insta NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Private messages on Instagram.

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Hint 2: Short for “direct messages.”

29D Lo-cal NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: A shorthand term for low-calorie products.

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Hint 2: Often seen on diet soda labels.

30D Toward the sunrise NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Opposite direction of west.

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Hint 2: Toward the sunrise.

31D One layer in a seven-layer dip, informally NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Informal term for guacamole.

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Hint 2: A popular dip made from avocados.

32D Norway’s capital NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Capital city of Norway.

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Hint 2: Known for its Viking history and fjords.

33D “Riverdale” or “XO, Kitty” NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: TV genre focusing on young adult issues.

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Hint 2: Examples include Riverdale and XO, Kitty.

37D ___ and cheese NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Often paired with cheese.

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Hint 2: A quick and easy comfort food.

38D Ambulance personnel, in brief 

Hint 1: First responders in ambulances.

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Hint 2: Abbreviation for “emergency medical technicians.”

39D Start of a count NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Start of a counting sequence.

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Hint 2: The first positive integer.

41D >7 on the pH scale NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Describes substances with a pH above 7.

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Hint 2: Opposite of acidic on the pH scale.

42D Colorful summer drinks NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Colorful, frozen summer drinks.

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Hint 2: Often served at movie theaters or convenience stores.

44D Gardener’s tool NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: A gardener’s small digging tool.

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Hint 2: Useful for planting and weeding.

45D Come up with a new schedule NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: To come up with a new schedule or strategy.

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Hint 2: Often done after a change in plans.

46D Quantity NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: A quantity of something.

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Hint 2: Refers to size, number, or value.

49D Show bad sportsmanship, in a way NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: To show off with smugness.

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Hint 2: Often associated with bad sportsmanship.

50D Kids might be given these with crayons NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Give to kids at restaurants with crayons.

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Hint 2: Lists food and drink options.

51D “r u kidding?!”** NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Texting shorthand for “seriously.”

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Hint 2: Used to express disbelief or exasperation.

52D Flat-screen, say NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: A type of flat-screen television.

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Hint 2: Offers high-definition visuals.

53D Scary-sounding Great Lake NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: A Great Lake with a spooky-sounding name.

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Hint 2: Borders New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

54D Corn waste NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Waste left after eating corn.

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Hint 2: Often discarded or used as animal feed.

56D Bring on, as workers NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: To bring on workers for a job.

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Hint 2: Synonym for “employ.”

58D Pecan or pistachio NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Examples include pecans and pistachios.

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Hint 2: Often used in desserts and snacks.

59D CBS procedural that ran for 15 seasons NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: A CBS procedural that ran for 15 seasons.

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Hint 2: Focuses on solving crimes using forensic science.