The NYT Crossword for January 14, 2025, presents a great opportunity to test your wordplay and vocabulary skills. This daily puzzle, renowned for its tricky clues and inventive design, is a favourite among crossword enthusiasts worldwide. It appears in the print version of The New York Times as well as online.
If you’re finding yourself stuck on a particular clue, our comprehensive guide to the NYT Crossword answers for January 14, 2025, is here to assist. We’ve compiled all the clues, allowing you to easily search and find the answers you need without unintentionally revealing others. This way, you can focus on just the clues that need solving!
1A Ruling from a tennis line judge NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ruling (noun)
- The justification behind a court’s decision (distinct from the decision itself).
Answer:
[spoiler]ITSIN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ruling (adjective)
- Exercising control or authority.
6A Spelled-out chant at the World Cup NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chant (verb)
- To recite with a musical or rhythmic intonation, often resembling a psalm.
- To speak in a repetitive, monotone, and rhythmic manner.
Answer:
[spoiler]USA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Chant (noun)
- A repetitive song where multiple syllables are sung to a single tone.
9A Home for Shrek NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Home (noun)
- In baseball, a rubber slab where the batter stands, which must be touched by a base runner to score.
- A facility where individuals receive care and support.
Answer:
[spoiler]SWAMP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Home (adjective)
- Located within one’s own country.
- Pertaining to one’s own ground or premises.
14A For the first time NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Time (noun)
- A specific moment in time as indicated by a clock.
- The rhythm created by dividing time into equal intervals.
Answer:
[spoiler]NEWLY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Time (verb)
- To measure the duration or timing of an event or action, or the person performing it within a given time frame.
- To adjust so that a force is applied and an action happens at the desired moment.
15A ___ Beta Kappa NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Kappa (noun)
- The 10th letter of the Greek alphabet.
Answer:
[spoiler]PHI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Beta (noun)
- Beets.
- The 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
16A Signature Caitlin Clark shot, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Informally (adverb)
- Using colloquial expressions.
Answer:
[spoiler]THREE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Signature (noun)
- A distinctive style.
- The sharps or flats that follow the clef to indicate the key.
17A One in charge of a sting operation? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Operation (noun)
- Activity carried out by a military or naval force, such as a manoeuvre or campaign.
- A series of actions, particularly of a practical or mechanical nature, involved in a specific type of work.
Answer:
[spoiler]BEEKEEPER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Charge (noun)
- A formal accusation outlining a crime or offence in criminal law.
- A quantity of explosive to be detonated at once.
19A Vessel in a slip NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Vessel (noun)
- A craft designed for water transportation.
- A tube through which a body fluid circulates.
Answer:
[spoiler]YACHT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Slip (verb)
- To move sideways or obliquely, typically in an uncontrolled manner.
- To move stealthily or quietly.
20A Individuals NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answer used in the past:
- SELVES (6 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]ONES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
EONS
21A It locks locks into place NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Place (noun)
- A position or role within an organization
- A specific location in relation to the features of a particular area
Answer:
[spoiler]GEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Place (verb)
- To designate a location for
- To assign a rank or status to
22A Lead-in to rock or weekly NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lead-in (noun)
- The opening section of a story
- A wire that connects an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
Answer:
[spoiler]ALT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Weekly (adjective)
- Happening or recurring once every seven days
23A Like a birthday candle prior to your making a wish NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Making (noun)
- The process through which something comes into existence
- A requirement or quality necessary for someone to qualify for something
Answer:
[spoiler]LIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Birthday (noun)
- The day a person was born
- The annual celebration of the day a person was born
24A Absolute champion NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Absolute (adjective)
- Impossible to be violated or infringed
- Complete, unrestricted, or unqualified; sometimes used informally as an intensifier
Answer:
[spoiler]WORLDBEATER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Absolute (noun)
- Something that exists independently, not reliant on anything else or outside of human influence; something beyond relativity
29A Head off NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Off (verb)
- To intentionally kill, with premeditation
Answer:
[spoiler]DEPART[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Off (adverb)
- From a specific thing, place, or position (with “forth” now obsolete)
- At a distance, either spatially or temporally
31A Make good as new NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Make (verb)
- To organise or tidy up
- To urinate
Answer:
[spoiler]RESTORE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Make (noun)
- The act of shuffling cards randomly
- A distinctive type or kind
32A Cheer after a gooooooal! NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cheer (verb)
- To make someone feel happier or more positive
- To become more cheerful
Answer:
[spoiler]OLE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Cheer (noun)
- The quality of being joyful and uplifting
- A shout or cry expressing approval or encouragement
33A Poorly behaved child NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Poorly (adjective)
- Slightly unwell or prone to illness
Answer:
[spoiler]BRAT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Poorly (adverb)
- In an inadequate, improper, or unsatisfactory way; not well
35A Parks who sparked a bus boycott NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Boycott (noun)
- A collective refusal to engage in commercial transactions with an organisation as a protest against its policies
Answer:
[spoiler]ROSA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Boycott (verb)
- To refuse to support or conduct business with an organisation
36A Publicity hound NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Publicity (noun)
- A message promoting a product, cause, idea, person, or institution
- The state of being visible or open to public attention
Answer:
[spoiler]ATTENTIONSEEKER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Hound (noun)
- A breed of dog, typically used for hunting, known for its large, drooping ears
- A person with morally objectionable behaviour
40A News of an alien landing, probably NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Landing (noun)
- A structure where boats can disembark passengers or goods
- An intermediate platform on a staircase
Answer:
[spoiler]HOAX[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Probably (adverb)
- Likely to be true based on available evidence
- With a high degree of certainty; without much doubt
41A “Milk’s favorite cookie” brand NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cookie (noun)
- The cook on a ranch or at a camp
- A small, flat, sweet cake (known as a “biscuit” in British English)
Answer:
[spoiler]OREO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Brand (noun)
- A name associated with a product or service
- A symbol of shame or dishonour
42A Barnyard sound NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Barnyard (noun)
- A yard next to a barn
Answer:
[spoiler]MAA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sound (noun)
- A distinct unit of speech sound, regardless of whether it is a phoneme in a language
- The personal experience of hearing something
43A Challenge for a person drawing lots? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Drawing (noun)
- The act of extracting or removing something, such as electricity or a liquid, from a source
- A process where players purchase (or are given) chances, and prizes are awarded by drawing lots
Answer:
[spoiler]ARTTEST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Challenge (verb)
- To object to or dispute something
- To formally contest or raise an objection in a court of law
45A Piece of equipment seen at the Paralympics NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Equipment (noun)
- Tools or instruments required for a specific task or service
Answer:
[spoiler]SITSKI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Piece (verb)
- To mend by attaching additional parts
- To eat in small portions or nibble intermittently
48A Person often flirting with disaster NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Flirting (noun)
- Playful or light-hearted behaviour intended to spark romantic or sexual interest.
Answer:
[spoiler]STORMCHASER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Disaster (noun)
- A state of severe and often irreparable devastation or misfortune.
- An occurrence that causes significant loss or hardship.
51A Response in the game of Battleship NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Battleship (noun)
- A large, heavily armoured warship.
Answer:
[spoiler]HIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Response (noun)
- The act of continuing a conversation through speech.
- A bodily reaction triggered by an external stimulus or agent.
52A Org. that helped phase out CFCs NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Phase (noun)
- A specific point in a cycle, measured from an arbitrary starting point and expressed as an angle.
- A distinct period within a sequence of events.
Answer:
[spoiler]EPA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Phase (verb)
- Adjust to achieve synchronisation.
- Organise into stages or phases.
53A Jost’s “S.N.L.” Weekend Update co-host NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Update (verb)
- To modernise with the latest technology or provide the most current data.
- To make current by supplying recent information.
Answer:
[spoiler]CHE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Update (noun)
- New information or data that makes something current.
- The process of making someone or something up to date.
54A Hardy and Petty NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hardy (noun)
- An American slapstick comedian (1892–1957), known as the pompous and overbearing half of the Laurel and Hardy duo, famous for numerous films.
- An English novelist and poet (1840–1928).
Answer:
[spoiler]TOMS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Hardy (adjective)
- Possessing robust physical strength; accustomed to enduring fatigue or hardships.
- Unaffected by fear or intimidation.
55A Friend of Flower and Thumper NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Flower (verb)
- To produce or yield flowers.
Answer:
[spoiler]BAMBI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Flower (noun)
- The reproductive organ of angiosperm plants, especially one with vibrant or decorative parts.
- The time of peak prosperity or productivity.
58A Game that ends when the snitch is caught … and whose positions end 17-, 24-, 36- and 48-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Snitch (noun)
- A person who acts as an informer or decoy for the police.
Answer:
[spoiler]QUIDDITCH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Snitch (verb)
- To steal.
- To reveal information about someone.
60A Handbill NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Handbill (noun)
- A printed advertisement, typically on a page or leaflet, designed for widespread distribution.
Answer:
[spoiler]FLIER[/spoiler]
61A Chilly remark? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Remark (verb)
- To comment on or write about.
- To mention.
Answer:
[spoiler]BRR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Remark (noun)
- A statement that conveys a personal opinion, belief, or additional information.
- An explicit notice.
62A Home of the Craters of the Moon National Monument NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: National (noun)
- A person who is loyal to a particular nation.
Answer:
[spoiler]IDAHO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: National (adjective)
- Pertaining to within the country.
- Relating to or applicable to an entire nation or country.
63A Bit of snow NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Snow (noun)
- An English novelist (1905–1980) known for writing about moral dilemmas in academia.
- Precipitation in the form of ice crystals falling from clouds.
Answer:
[spoiler]FLAKE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Snow (verb)
- To hide one’s true motives, especially by pretending to have good intentions in order to achieve a goal.
- To fall as snow.
64A Posed NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- The seventh and final day of the week, observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians.
Answer:
[spoiler]SAT[/spoiler]
65A Question after a joke bombs NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Question (noun)
- Doubt about the truth, factuality, or existence of something.
- A sentence designed to seek a reply.
Answer:
[spoiler]GETIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Question (verb)
- To challenge the accuracy, integrity, or appropriateness of something.
- To ask a series of questions.
1D Emphasized, textwise NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Emphasized (adjective)
- Spoken with extra stress or importance.
Answer:
[spoiler]INBOLD[/spoiler]
2D Like the yellow polka dot bikini, in a 1960 #1 novelty song NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Yellow (adjective)
- Referring to the colour that lies between green and orange in the colour spectrum, resembling the hue of an egg yolk.
- Associated with tabloid-style media.
Answer:
[spoiler]TEENIE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Yellow (noun)
- The colour or pigment that resembles the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons.
3D Popular Thanksgiving item NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Popular (adjective)
- Appealing to or intended for the general public.
- (Referring to music or art) Newly created and widely appreciated, especially among young people.
Answer:
[spoiler]SWEETPOTATO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Thanksgiving (noun)
- A brief prayer of gratitude said before a meal.
- A holiday observed on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and the second Monday in October in Canada, commemorating the feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag in 1621.
4D Types NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past
- SORTS (5 letters)
- KINDS (5 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]ILKS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Unscramble the letters below to solve for today’s answer.
SILK
5D Scientific Bill NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Scientific (adjective)
- In line with the principles or methods typically employed in science.
Answer:
[spoiler]NYE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bill (noun)
- A proposed law in its draft form before it becomes legislation.
- A form of paper currency, particularly issued by a central bank.
6D Word before deck or hand NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Word (noun)
- The sacred expression of God, the second person of the Trinity embodied in Jesus.
- Details about current and significant events.
Answer:
[spoiler]UPPER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Word (verb)
- To express or articulate in language.
7D Prominent part of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prominent (adjective)
- Standing out in terms of position or significance.
- Having a characteristic that demands attention.
Answer:
[spoiler]SHELL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Teenage (adjective)
- Relating to individuals aged 13 to 19.
8D The “A” of A/C NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Albinism (noun)
- A genetic condition characterised by the absence of pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair.
Answer:
[spoiler]AIR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Unforgivably (adverb)
- In a manner or to a degree that is impossible to pardon.
9D Choices at salons NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
SLYEST
Answer:
[spoiler]STYLES[/spoiler]
10D “I like this so much!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Much (adverb)
- Often or in large amounts
- (Degree adverb used before a noun phrase) nearly, but not entirely, in all practical aspects
Answer:
[spoiler]WHATATREAT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Much (noun)
- A large quantity or degree
11D ___ de Triomphe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- The movement of electricity through a gas when an electric field is applied
- A shape that is curved
Answer:
[spoiler]ARC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (Verb)
- To form or create an arch or curve
12D “I wasn’t impressed” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Impressed (adjective)
- Strongly or noticeably affected or influenced
Answer:
[spoiler]MEH[/spoiler]
13D Rescue animal, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rescue (noun)
- The act of saving or protecting from harm, loss, or danger
Answer:
[spoiler]PET[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rescue (verb)
- To save from danger or harm
- To forcibly remove from legal custody
18D Quadruple award achievement, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Achievement (noun)
- The act of successfully completing or accomplishing something
Answer:
[spoiler]EGOT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Informally (adverb)
- Using casual or everyday language
22D Supports illegally, in a way NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Illegally (adjective)
- In an illegal manner
Answer:
[spoiler]ABETS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
BASTE
24D Small brown songbird NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Brown (noun)
- A university located in Rhode Island
- A shade of orange with low brightness and saturation
Answer:
[spoiler]A[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Brown (adjective)
- Having deeply tanned skin
- A colour resembling that of wood or earth
25D Liquid-Plumr alternative NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Liquid (adjective)
- Changed from solid to liquid form
- Clear and bright
Answer:
[spoiler]DRANO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Liquid (noun)
- A state in which a substance flows easily with little tendency to disperse and has high incompressibility
- A smooth, non-nasal consonant sound (especially “l” and “r”)
26D Attempted NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Attempted (adjective)
- Tried but failed
Answer:
[spoiler]TOOKASHOTAT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Answer used in the past
- TRIED (5 letters)
27D Gaelic language NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Language (noun)
- A structured method of communication using sounds or conventional symbols
- Oral communication
Answer:
[spoiler]ERSE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Gaelic (adjective)
- Pertaining to or characteristic of the Celts
28D Back end NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Back (noun)
- A support to lean against while sitting
- The side that is usually hidden or comes last
Answer:
[spoiler]REAR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Back (verb)
- Provide support or approval
- Confirm as valid or genuine
30D TV host who got asked a lot of questions NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Host (noun)
- A person who serves as the host at formal events, making introductory speeches and introducing other speakers
- A computer that offers client stations access to shared resources like files and printers in a network
Answer:
[spoiler]ALEXTREBEK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Host (verb)
- Serve as the host for an event or gathering
33D Labor day event NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Labor (noun)
- A social class consisting of individuals who perform manual work or work for wages
- Any task that is undertaken or attempted
Answer:
[spoiler]BIRTH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Labor (verb)
- Strive and put effort into achieving a goal
- Work diligently or tirelessly
34D Pseudonym in a landmark legal case NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Legal (adjective)
- Having legal validity or authority
- Permitted by official regulations
Answer:
[spoiler]ROE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Landmark (noun)
- An event that signifies a significant or historical turning point, or one that influences key developments
- A mark indicating the boundary of a piece of land
36D Cries of understanding NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Understanding (noun)
- A verbal or written agreement or exchange of promises
- The ability for rational thought, reasoning, or discrimination
Answer:
[spoiler]AHAS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Understanding (adjective)
- Marked by comprehension, discernment, and empathy
37D Cause for a lawsuit NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lawsuit (noun)
- A broad term for any legal action in court where an individual seeks a remedy
Answer:
[spoiler]TORT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Cause (noun)
- Any factor that produces an effect or is responsible for events or outcomes
- A general term for a legal action in which an individual seeks a remedy in court
38D “Vissi d’arte” opera NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Opera (noun)
- A venue where musical dramas are staged
- A commercial web browser
Answer:
[spoiler]TOSCA[/spoiler]
39D Qatari leader NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Qatari (adjective)
- Relating to Qatar or its people.
Answer:
[spoiler]EMIR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Qatari (noun)
- A person from Qatar or a resident of Qatar.
44D Enemy of the Rebel Alliance NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Alliance (noun)
- The condition of being united or in cooperation with others, typically through kinship, marriage, or shared interests.
Answer:
[spoiler]EMPIRE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rebel (verb)
- To oppose or defy established norms, customs, or authority; to join a rebellion or reject a previous loyalty.
45D Tournament ranking NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ranking (adjective)
- Holding a superior position or status.
Answer:
[spoiler]SEED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ranking (noun)
- A position on a scale that reflects one’s relative status, rank, or achievement compared to others.
46D Korean fermented cabbage NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cabbage (verb)
- To steal or take someone else’s belongings.
Answer:
[spoiler]KIMCHI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Cabbage (noun)
- Informally refers to money or a type of cabbage, with various varieties.
47D Remark while fanning oneself, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Oneself (pronoun)
- A reflexive form of the indefinite pronoun “one,” often written as two words, “one’s self.”
Answer:
[spoiler]ITSHOT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Remark (verb)
- To comment on or make mention of something.
49D Integra maker NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Maker (noun)
- A company involved in the production of a specific product
- Terms used to refer to the Judeo-Christian God
Answer:
[spoiler]ACURA[/spoiler]
50D Polo, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Polo (noun)
- A Venetian traveller who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
- A game similar to field hockey, played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball
Answer:
[spoiler]SHIRT[/spoiler]
54D It washes a shore NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shore (verb)
- To reach the shore
- To support by placing against something solid or rigid
Answer:
[spoiler]TIDE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Shore (noun)
- A beam or timber used to prop up a structure for support
- The land bordering a body of water
55D Closest pal, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Closest (adverb)
- The superlative form of ‘near’ or ‘close’, indicating the shortest distance
Answer:
[spoiler]BFF[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Informally (adverb)
- Using colloquial expressions
56D Not just some NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Just (adverb)
- (Used for emphasis) absolutely
- Indicating exactness or precision
Answer:
[spoiler]ALL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Just (adjective)
- Free from favoritism, self-interest, bias, or deception; in accordance with established standards or rules
- Of moral excellence
57D Hamm of soccer fame NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Soccer (noun)
- A football game in which two teams of 11 players aim to kick or head a ball into the opposing team’s goal
Answer:
[spoiler]MIA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fame (noun)
- The condition of being widely honoured and praised
- A favourable public reputation
58D Ones trying not to be sacked, in brief NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sacked (adjective)
- Having been plundered and devastated through force and violence
Answer:
[spoiler]QBS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Trying (adjective)
- Extremely frustrating or irritating
- Difficult to endure
59D Fossil hunters’ project NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Project (noun)
- Any task or piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
- A planned endeavour
Answer:
[spoiler]DIG[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Project (verb)
- To extend or protrude into space
- To create or develop a plan; to devise
