Crossword clue
“Anxious”
This clue appeared as 24-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
ANTSYLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withY
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| ANTSY | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| ONEDGE | 6 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Anxious” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 22, 2026 as 24-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for January 22, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Anxious” clue?+
The answer is ANTSY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 22, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 22, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for January 22, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.