The Crossword Answers NYT - January 13, 2026

across

• Fall behind Crossword Clue

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  LAG

• Angle symbol, in geometry Crossword Clue

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  THETA

• Indonesian getaway spot Crossword Clue

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  BALI

• Ginger ___ Crossword Clue

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  ALE

• Some fountain drinks Crossword Clue

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  COLAS

• Boardroom V.I.P Crossword Clue

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  EXEC

• Checkmate in chess or gin in gin rummy Crossword Clue

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  WIN

• "Heyo!" Crossword Clue

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  HOLLA

• Congressional staffer Crossword Clue

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  AIDE

• Hospital worker tending to newborns Crossword Clue

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  NEONATALNURSE

• Creature that moves at an average speed of 0.03 miles per hour Crossword Clue

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  SNAIL

• Pendulum's path Crossword Clue

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  ARC

• Awards for ad agencies Crossword Clue

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  CLIOS

• Mystique Crossword Clue

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  AURA

• Bar attraction with a saddle and horns Crossword Clue

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  MECHANICALBULL

• 1985 mystery film with three different endings Crossword Clue

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  CLUE

• Buffoons Crossword Clue

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  CLODS

• Director DaCosta of "The Marvels" Crossword Clue

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  NIA

• Key not found on a Mac Crossword Clue

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  ALT

• ___ asada Crossword Clue

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  CARNE

• Kiss or Heart Crossword Clue

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  BAND

• Segments of Earth's lithosphere Crossword Clue

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  TECTONICPLATES

• Gritty film genre Crossword Clue

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  NOIR

• Suggest Crossword Clue

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  GETAT

• Classic British cars Crossword Clue

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  MGS

• Concern for a singer or a salesman Crossword Clue

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  PITCH

• Iconic 1977 Queen hit ... or a hint to 19-, 31- and 42-Across Crossword Clue

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  WEWILLROCKYOU

• Coffee, informally Crossword Clue

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  JAVA

• Birthplace of Marlon Brando and Warren Buffett Crossword Clue

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  OMAHA

• Many a groan-inducing joke Crossword Clue

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  PUN

• Egg-shaped Crossword Clue

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  OVAL

• "Caution: Wet ___" Crossword Clue

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  PAINT

• Antlered animal Crossword Clue

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  ELK

• Cohort also known as "Zoomers" Crossword Clue

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  GENZ

• Climbs without a partner, e.g Crossword Clue

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  SOLOS

• Sponsored posts, e.g Crossword Clue

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  ADS