Wordy Solver

NYT Crossword Solver - Answers & Clues - Jan 2, 2021

By Wordy Editors | Last edited Jan 2, 2021

Need help with the NYT Crossword puzzle for Jan 2, 2021? Our interactive solver provides progressive hints and reveals all clues and answers. Use the reveal toggles to gradually uncover letters without spoiling all the fun!

NYT CROSSWORD

Starting Grid

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62

Click cells to see clues. Black squares are blocked cells.

1B
2L
3A
4C
5K
6C
7O
8D
Hints
1R
2O
3L
4L
5E
6R
7B
8A
9G
Hints
1T
2H
3R
4E
5A
6D
Hints
1A
2S
3T
4E
5R
6I
7S
8K
9S
Hints
1H
2U
3S
4T
5L
6E
Hints
1K
2E
3A
Hints
1I
2M
3E
4A
5N
6T
7I
8T
Hints
1O
2F
3F
Hints
1O
2R
3I
4O
5N
6S
Hints
1T
2U
3N
4S
Hints
1M
2O
3S
4T
5O
6F
7I
8T
Hints
1P
2H
3A
4R
5M
6A
Hints
1A
2I
3N
4T
Hints
1E
2E
3Q
4U
5A
6L
7S
8M
9C
10S
11Q
12U
13A
14R
15E
16D
Hints
1G
2L
3U
4E
Hints
1R
2A
3I
4D
Hints
1G
2L
3A
4S
5S
6E
7Y
8E
Hints
1A
2Z
3T
4E
5C
6S
Hints
1T
2A
3N
Hints
1S
2T
3R
Hints
1E
2C
3U
Hints
1M
2O
3O
4J
5U
6I
7C
8E
Hints
1R
2O
3M
4P
5E
6R
Hints
1O
2L
3D
4H
5A
6V
7A
8N
9A
Hints
1G
2O
3B
4A
5L
6D
Hints
1B
2I
3T
4E
5S
6I
7Z
8E
9D
Hints
1L
2A
3T
4E
Hints
1P
2O
3R
4T
5C
6I
7T
8Y
Hints

About NYT Crossword

NYT Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that challenges players to fill in words both across and down. Each puzzle features clues that range from straightforward definitions to clever wordplay, making it an engaging mental workout perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all skill levels.

How to Play

Fill in the grid with answers to the clues

Answers go ACROSS (left to right) and DOWN (top to bottom)

Each numbered clue corresponds to a starting square in the grid

Letters in intersecting words must match

Complete the grid to solve the puzzle

New puzzle available every day

Tips for Success

Start with shorter words (3-4 letters) that have many crossing words

Look for clues with common patterns or letter combinations

Use crossing letters from other answers to help fill in difficult clues

Pay attention to clue types: definitions, wordplay, and fill-in-the-blank

Don't be afraid to erase and try again if an answer doesn't fit

Cite This Article

Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

"Wordy Solver." Wordy Solver. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026, https://wordysolver.com/crossword-solver/ny-times.