USA TODAY Crossword and Puzzle Answers for January 31, 2026

Find solutions to the latest online sudoku, crossword, and other brain-teasing puzzles.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 1:47am

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USA TODAY has published the answers and solutions to the crossword, sudoku, jumble, cryptography, and other puzzles that appeared in its network of local newspapers on January 31, 2026. The puzzles cover a range of difficulty levels and themes, providing entertainment and mental stimulation for readers.

Why it matters

Puzzle enthusiasts rely on USA TODAY to provide the solutions to the daily crosswords, sudoku, and other brain teasers published in its network of newspapers. This allows readers to check their work, learn from their mistakes, and enjoy the satisfaction of completing the puzzles.

The details

The puzzle solutions include answers for the USA TODAY Crossword, Los Angeles Times Crossword, Daily Commuter Crossword, USA TODAY Sudoku, Jumble, Celebrity Cipher, Cryptoquote, Cryptoquip, Boggle, Lexigo, KenKen, Scrabblegrams, 7 Little Words, and a Find the Words puzzle with a New Year's resolution theme.

  • The puzzle solutions were published on January 31, 2026.

The players

USA TODAY

A national daily newspaper and news website that publishes a variety of puzzles and brain teasers for its readers.

Tribune Content Agency

A syndication service that distributes crosswords, sudoku, and other puzzles to newspapers and digital publishers.

Andrews McMeel

A publishing company that distributes cryptography puzzles and other content to media outlets.

King Features

A syndication company that provides crosswords, cryptograms, and other puzzles to newspapers and websites.

Creators Syndicate

A syndication service that distributes a variety of puzzles and other content to media outlets.

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What they’re saying

“I'm a fan of music, first and foremost. So I do things from the perspective of a fan.”

— Pharrell Williams (Celebrity Cipher (Andrews McMeel)

“Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.”

— Meister Eckhart (Cryptoquote (King Features)

The takeaway

USA TODAY's comprehensive puzzle solutions provide a valuable resource for readers who enjoy challenging their minds with crosswords, sudoku, and other brain teasers. The variety of puzzles caters to a wide range of skill levels and interests, making it a go-to destination for puzzle enthusiasts.