Newsday Crossword hints and answers for January 30, 2026
A hint and the answer for every clue, each behind its own button. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues72
Across37
Down35
TitleTHRILLER
Today’s Newsday Crossword clues, hints & answers
Every clue from this puzzle with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so you only see what you need. Click a clue for its own page.
Across
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Whaler's adverb (4)
Starts with T, ends with RTHAR→
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Once more (4)
Starts with O, ends with ROVER→
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Legally establish (5)
Starts with E, ends with TENACT→
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Round dance (4)
Starts with H, ends with AHORA→
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Kellerman of whodunits (4)
Starts with F, ends with EFAYE→
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Clear-headed (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSOBER→
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SOS responder (4)
Starts with U, ends with GUSCG→
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Boxer biter (4)
Starts with F, ends with AFLEA→
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Easily offended type (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPRUDE→
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Start of an Oscar Wilde quote (14)
Starts with T, ends with STHISSUSPENSEIS→
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Betrothed (7)
Starts with F, ends with EFIANCEE→
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Heads off (6)
Starts with Q, ends with SQUELLS→
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Dismount (6)
Starts with A, ends with TALIGHT→
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Bug with a season (3)
Starts with F, ends with UFLU→
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Drink that may be dark (3)
Starts with A, ends with EALE→
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Model plane kit part (5)
Starts with D, ends with LDECAL→
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Extensive (5)
Starts with B, ends with DBROAD→
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Heavy-hearted (3)
Starts with S, ends with DSAD→
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Middle of quote (9)
Starts with T, ends with ITERRIBLEI→
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Tampa NFLer (3)
Starts with B, ends with CBUC→
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Audio attachment (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPHILE→
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Jrs.' challenges (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPSATS→
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Number in El Mundo (3)
Starts with U, ends with OUNO→
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Sushi staple (3)
Starts with E, ends with LEEL→
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Big league aide (6)
Starts with B, ends with YBATBOY→
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Carve for display (6)
Starts with S, ends with TSCULPT→
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Historic German architectural school (7)
Starts with B, ends with SBAUHAUS→
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End of quote (14)
Starts with H, ends with THOPEITWILLLAST→
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Dances done in shell bracelets (5)
Starts with H, ends with SHULAS→
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MLB spring training center (4)
Starts with A, ends with ZARIZ→
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They whom shall not be named (4)
Starts with T, ends with MTHEM→
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"Time is __ of trouble": Dickinson (5)
Starts with A, ends with TATEST→
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Baltic capital (4)
Starts with R, ends with ARIGA→
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One from the Baltics (4)
Starts with S, ends with BSERB→
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Holiday hen contingent (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETHREE→
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Brief moment, briefly (4)
Starts with M, ends with CMSEC→
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Peak south of Olympus (4)
Starts with O, ends with AOSSA→
Down
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Calendar abbr. (3)
Starts with T, ends with UTHU→
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Antagonistic (7)
Starts with H, ends with EHOSTILE→
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Way out of date (7)
Starts with A, ends with CARCHAIC→
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Being loudly angry with (8)
Starts with R, ends with TRAGINGAT→
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Made up for (6)
Starts with O, ends with TOFFSET→
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Sight seers (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEYES→
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Work with a sickle (4)
Starts with R, ends with PREAP→
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Airer of many conferences' games (5)
Starts with E, ends with UESPNU→
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The Scandinavians (5)
Starts with N, ends with ENORSE→
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Guatemala grandmas (7)
Starts with A, ends with SABUELAS→
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Facade feature (7)
Starts with C, ends with ACEDILLA→
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Gold-__ (blonde) (7)
Starts with T, ends with DTRESSED→
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Tedious trip (6)
Starts with S, ends with PSCHLEP→
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Hold a candle to (5)
Starts with E, ends with LEQUAL→
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Baggy jeans, in the 2020s (3)
Starts with F, ends with DFAD→
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Superfluity (5)
Starts with F, ends with LFRILL→
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Maple leaf shape (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELOBE→
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What might sub for ricotta (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBRIE→
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Chicago university (6)
Starts with D, ends with LDEPAUL→
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"You need kissing, badly" speaker of filmdom (5)
Starts with R, ends with TRHETT→
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"Really?" (8)
Starts with I, ends with OISTHATSO→
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Aussie army topper (7)
Starts with B, ends with TBUSHHAT→
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Ill-mannered (7)
Starts with U, ends with HUNCOUTH→
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Train cars' connection (7)
Starts with C, ends with RCOUPLER→
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Disconcerts (7)
Starts with A, ends with SABASHES→
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Publicity people (7)
Starts with T, ends with STOUTERS→
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__ admin (IT pro) (3)
Starts with S, ends with SSYS→
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Zola contemporary (6)
Starts with B, ends with CBALZAC→
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Take for a term (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELEASE→
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Ski trail (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPISTE→
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Multi-Grammy singer Mary J. (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBLIGE→
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Congenial (4)
Starts with W, ends with MWARM→
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Camera aperture (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIRIS→
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BYU degree (3)
Starts with M, ends with AMBA→
How to solve the Newsday Crossword
Fill the 15x15 grid so every Across and Down answer matches its clue. The title at the top hints at the theme. Our answer pages list every clue in order with its answer behind a reveal button, and link to a page for each individual clue.
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Newsday Crossword tips for tomorrow
- Use the title. Newsday puzzles are titled, and the title nearly always explains the theme entries.
- Know the pseudonyms. Puzzles by "Lester Ruff" are easier; "Anna Stiga" is Stan again, backwards, and tougher.
- Expect the Stumper to be brutal. Saturday clues are deliberately vague. Fill short words first and let crossings carry you.
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Newsday Crossword FAQ
How many clues are in the Newsday Crossword for January 30, 2026?+
72 clues: 37 Across and 35 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Billie Truitt.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Whaler's adverb (THAR); Once more (OVER); Legally establish (ENACT).
Who makes the Newsday Crossword?+
It is edited by Stan Newman, who also constructs many of the puzzles under pseudonyms.
Where can I find past Newsday Crossword answers?+
Every puzzle in our archive has its own page with all answers and a page per clue.
