NYT Pips Hard Hints & Solution – Jan 31 (Step-by-step guide)

Welcome to the January 31 edition of NYT Pips! If you’re a regular solver of this puzzle, you know the thrill that comes when everything aligns perfectly. Today’s challenges provide a great mix of clear logic and some clever surprises—ideal for getting those mental gears turning.

Whether you’re starting off easy, navigating the medium difficulty with care, or diving straight into the hard grid, we’ve organized each step in a straightforward, easy-to-follow manner. With helpful hints, visual aids, and detailed walkthroughs, you’ll approach the January 19 puzzles with assurance.

Let’s dive into today’s challenge!

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Hints and Answers for NYT Pips Hard – January 31

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Hints and Answers for NYT Pips Medium – January 31

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Did Today’s Hard Puzzle Surprise You?

The January 31 Hard grid featured several clever twists—did any of them challenge your strategy?

We hope this walkthrough assisted you in completing all three levels with relative ease. If the tips were useful, please leave us a comment to share how your solving experience went. See you tomorrow for another exciting Pips challenge!