With 39-Down, pretentiously creative Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “With 39-Down, pretentiously creative” from the New York Times crossword of January 17, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 17, 2026
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ARTSY is the answer to “With 39-Down, pretentiously creative”. It means showily or pretentiously artistic.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Showily or pretentiously artistic.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: RYTAS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Creative and crafty”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “With 39-Down, pretentiously creative”?
ARTSY, 5 letters: showily or pretentiously artistic.
When was “With 39-Down, pretentiously creative” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 17, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with A.