Muck
Latest answer — January 29, 2026
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This clue's Thursday, January 29, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Muck” in the New York Times crossword is MIRE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 29, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 56-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.
“Muck” answer
MIRE (4 letters)
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Why the answer is MIRE
MIRE is the 4-letter solution that fits "Muck" in the NYT Crossword crossword on January 29, 2026 (56-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.
What does MIRE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of MIRE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a stretch of swampy or boggy ground
- a complicated or unpleasant situation from which it is difficult to extricate oneself
When else has “Muck” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
- January 29, 2026 (most recent) → MIRE
- July 6, 2025 → MIRE
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Muck”?
The answer is MIRE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 29, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Muck”?
4 letters: MIRE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on January 29, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 56-Down. Earlier appearances: July 6, 2025 → MIRE.
Can “Muck” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for January 29, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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