Egg-shaped

Latest answer — January 13, 2026

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Across

  1. 1Fall behind
  2. 4Angle symbol, in geometry
  3. 9Indonesian getaway spot
  4. 13Ginger ___
  5. 14Some fountain drinks
  6. 15Boardroom V.I.P.
  7. 16Checkmate in chess or gin in gin rummy
  8. 17"Heyo!"
  9. 18Congressional staffer
  10. 19Hospital worker tending to newborns
  11. 22Creature that moves at an average speed of 0.03 miles per hour
  12. 23Pendulum's path
  13. 24Awards for ad agencies
  14. 28Mystique
  15. 31Bar attraction with a saddle and horns
  16. 361985 mystery film with three different endings
  17. 37Buffoons
  18. 38Director DaCosta of "The Marvels"
  19. 39Key not found on a Mac
  20. 40___ asada
  21. 41Kiss or Heart
  22. 42Segments of Earth's lithosphere
  23. 45Gritty film genre
  24. 46Suggest
  25. 47Classic British cars
  26. 49Concern for a singer or a salesman
  27. 53Iconic 1977 Queen hit ... or a hint to 19-, 31- and 42-Across
  28. 58Coffee, informally
  29. 59Birthplace of Marlon Brando and Warren Buffett
  30. 60Many a groan-inducing joke
  31. 61Egg-shaped
  32. 62"Caution: Wet ___"
  33. 63Antlered animal
  34. 64Cohort also known as "Zoomers"
  35. 65Climbs without a partner, e.g.
  36. 66Sponsored posts, e.g.

Down

  1. 1Settings for some bocce games
  2. 2Extraterrestrial
  3. 3Birthplace of Columbus
  4. 4Birth name of Marvel Comics' Black Panther
  5. 5Owl's sound
  6. 6Jazzy Fitzgerald
  7. 7Like most N.B.A. players
  8. 8Yogi's pose
  9. 9Yogi, once
  10. 10x or y
  11. 11Beginning of a story, for a journalist
  12. 12Bartender's supply
  13. 20Specialized subject
  14. 21Eurasian mountain range
  15. 25Like Peruvian pyramids
  16. 26Offshore drilling site
  17. 27Wall-mounted light fixture
  18. 29Attack
  19. 30Skirt style introduced by Christian Dior
  20. 31Exam for a future doc
  21. 32Actress Pompeo of "Grey's Anatomy"
  22. 33Big name in carving knives
  23. 34Skilled
  24. 35Young fellows
  25. 40One of more than 30 dogs owned by Queen Elizabeth II throughout her life
  26. 41Hand-dyed fabric
  27. 43Vice-presidential candidate of 2024
  28. 44Pet sitters?
  29. 48Spills (over)
  30. 50Ambitious and high-energy, say
  31. 51"The Little Engine That ___"
  32. 52Many men on dating shows
  33. 53What a surfer might ride
  34. 54Broadway's "Dear ___ Hansen"
  35. 55Reaction to a hilarious text
  36. 56Commute option
  37. 57"I'm in trouble!"
  38. 58Light run

The answer to “Egg-shaped” in the New York Times crossword is OVAL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 13, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 61-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include OVATE. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Egg-shaped” answer

OVAL (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as OVATE

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Why the answer is OVAL

OVAL is the 4-letter solution that fits "Egg-shaped" in the NYT Crossword crossword on January 13, 2026 (61-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does OVAL mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of OVAL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(adjective)

  • having a rounded and slightly elongated outline or shape like that of an egg

Other answers for “Egg-shaped”

New York Times has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides OVAL, it has also been OVATE. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Egg-shaped”?

The answer is OVAL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 13, 2026. Other answers for this clue include OVATE.

How many letters is the answer to “Egg-shaped”?

4 letters: OVAL. Earlier fills for this clue have also been OVATE (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on January 13, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 61-Across. Earlier appearances: February 11, 2025 → OVATE.

Can “Egg-shaped” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides OVAL, New York Times has also used OVATE for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for January 13, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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