Crostic Daily Answers - January 16, 2026

4 puzzles, 37 clues — solutions for January 16, 2026

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Today's Crostic Daily Challenge

Complete answers for all 4 Crostic daily puzzles on January 16, 2026. Every clue is matched to its answer so you can check your progress or find the solution you need. Use the tables below or jump to any puzzle instantly.

Date
January 16, 2026
Puzzles
4
Total Clues
37
Longest
VOLATILE
Shortest
BLOW
Complete
✓ Yes
1

Puzzle 1

9 clues

Have evolved fascinating adaptations

Clue Answer
Bird, to Ovid or Virgil AVIS
"La ___ Vita" by Federico Fellini DOLCE
Graphite-filled writing utensil PENCIL
Speedo product GOGGLES
Temperature lowered or reduced COOLED
___ shui, ancient Chinese philosophy FENG
Travel permission VISA
Capable of sudden and rapid shifts VOLATILE
1980 horror movie directed by Stanley Kubrick SHINING
2

Puzzle 2

9 clues

Complex network of underground passageways

Clue Answer
Slimy soil dweller WORM
Branch of mathematics involving shapes GEOMETRY
Polygraph inventor John ___ LARSON
Hard material found in nature ROCK
Portable light source LANTERN
Wanderers with rich cultural heritage GYPSY
High-quality and enhanced version DELUXE
Official forgiveness for criminal acts AMNESTY
French word for woman FEMME
3

Puzzle 3

10 clues

Credited with inventing backward masking

Clue Answer
Fearless warrior spirit BRAVE
___ Wonder, singer STEVIE
Vivid dream world IMAGINED
Covertly creeping forward SNEAK
Sensory pathways transmitting vital information NERVES
Tennis player ___ LaCoste RENE
Luxurious soft wool CASHMERE
Catastrophic collision aftermath WRECK
___ Jenner, American media personality KRIS
Serve to reduce friction BEARINGS
4

Puzzle 4

9 clues

Body is constantly undergoing a process known

Clue Answer
Dessert made creamy PUDDING
___ one's own trumpet BLOW
Introductory musical composition PRELUDE
Enforcing law and order POLICING
Fuzzy feline offspring KITTEN
Crisp baked snack CRACKER
Full assembly meeting PLENARY
Troop-filled defensive structure GARRISON
Crystalline compound abundant in Earth's crust SILICA
Today's Revealed Quotes

“Have evolved fascinating adaptations”

“Complex network of underground passageways”

“Credited with inventing backward masking”

“Body is constantly undergoing a process known”

About Crostic Daily Answers

Crostic is a word puzzle game that challenges players to solve interconnected clue-and-answer grids. Each daily set features 4 individual puzzles that test vocabulary, general knowledge, and lateral thinking. The Crostic daily format has become a favorite among word puzzle enthusiasts looking for a fresh challenge every day.

This page covers the January 16, 2026 puzzles with 37 total clues and solutions. Whether you are stuck on a single tricky clue or want to confirm your entire grid, every answer is organized by puzzle number in easy-to-read tables. Navigate between daily puzzles using the archive or browse popular categories for more Crostic solutions.

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How many puzzles are in each Crostic daily?

Each Crostic daily challenge contains 4 puzzles with a combined total of 37 clues and answers.

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