Greetings! Welcome to the January 20 edition of NYT Pips! If solving this puzzle is part of your daily routine, you already appreciate the joy of putting the pieces together. Today’s offerings strike a delightful balance between clear logic and some clever surprises—ideal for jump-starting your brain.
Whether you’re starting off with Easy, methodically tackling Medium, or confronting the Hard grid directly, we’ve organized each step in a straightforward manner. With gentle hints, visual aids, and complete walkthroughs, you’ll be equipped to tackle the puzzles of January 20 with assurance.
Let’s dive straight into today’s challenge.
NYT Pips Hard Hints and Answer – January 20
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NYT Pips Medium Hints and Answer – January 20
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Did today’s Hard puzzle catch you off guard?
The January 20 Hard grid had several clever surprises—did any of them throw you off your game?
We hope this walkthrough assisted you in completing all three difficulty levels with ease. If you found the hints helpful, feel free to leave a comment sharing how your solving experience went. Until tomorrow, when we offer another brand new Pips challenge!