Welcome to the January 17 edition of NYT Pips! If solving this puzzle is part of your daily routine, you already know how satisfying it feels when each piece finally clicks into place. Today’s puzzles lean into structured logic with a few smart twists that reward patience and careful observation.

Whether you’re easing through the Medium grid or locking in for the Hard challenge, this guide is here to support your solve without giving too much away. With focused hints and gentle nudges, you’ll be able to approach the January 17 puzzles with confidence and clarity.

Let’s jump right into the January 17 puzzles.

NYT Pips Hard Hints and Answer - January 17

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Done!

NYT Pips Medium Hints and Answer - January 16

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Done!

Did today’s Hard puzzle make you slow down?

The January 17 Hard grid asked for a bit of extra attention—did any step force you to pause or rethink your approach?
We hope these hints helped you move forward smoothly through both Medium and Hard today. If they proved useful, feel free to share how your solve went. Catch you tomorrow with another fresh Pips challenge!