Crossword clue

“Noggin”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 5 times
BEAN
Letters4
Starts withB
Ends withN
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
BEAN42 of 5
DOME41 of 5
MELON51 of 5
NOODLE61 of 5

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Noggin” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 9, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with N.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for January 9, 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 “Noggin” clue?+

The answer is BEAN (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 5 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 9, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for January 9, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.