NYT Pips #146 Answer Today – January 11, 2026

The New York Times Pips puzzle continues to win over logic-puzzle fans with its clever mix of domino placement and regional constraints. Inspired by classic dominoes but powered by modern puzzle design, Pips challenges you to think visually, logically, and patiently.

If you played NYT Pips #146 for January 11, 2026 and want to check your solution, or if you got stuck halfway through, you’ll find clear answers for Easy, Medium, and Hard modes below—laid out in a simple, easy-to-follow way.

NYT Pips #146 Answers (January 11, 2026)

Below are the official solutions for all three difficulty levels. Each section explains which domino goes where and how it’s placed, so you can compare your board step by step.

Easy Mode – NYT Pips #146 Solution

Pink region:
- (5, 5) domino – Horizontally
Purple region:
- (Blank, 1) domino – Vertically
Teal region:
- (Blank, 1) domino – Vertically
- (3, 1) domino – Vertically
Yellow region:
- (5, 3) domino – Vertically
Blue region:
- (3, 1) domino – Vertically
Green region:
- (3, 3) domino – Vertically
- (5, 3) domino – Vertically

Easy mode focuses on simple totals and matching constraints, making it a good warm-up before tackling tougher boards.

Medium Mode – NYT Pips #146 Solution

Pink region:
- (4, Blank) domino – Horizontally
- (6, 2) domino – Horizontally
Purple region:
- (3, 3) domino – Horizontally
- (4, 3) domino – Horizontally
- (3, 5) domino – Horizontally
- (6, 2) domino – Horizontally
Yellow region:
- (3, 5) domino – Horizontally
- (3, 2) domino – Horizontally
Teal region:
- (Blank, Blank) domino – Horizontally
Blue region:
- (3, 2) domino – Horizontally
Green region:
- (4, 4) domino – Horizontally

Medium mode increases difficulty by limiting rotations and requiring careful planning across shared regions.

Hard Mode – NYT Pips #146 Solution

Hard mode demands precision and patience, with many dominoes crossing multiple regions.

Pink region

(Blank, 2) – Vertically
(4, 3) – Horizontally
(2, 2) – Horizontally
(Blank, 3) – Vertically
(Blank, Blank) – Horizontally

Teal region

(Blank, 4) – Vertically
(2, 1) – Horizontally
(4, 3) – Horizontally
(Blank, 3) – Vertically
(1, 4) – Vertically

Yellow region

(Blank, 4) – Vertically
(3, 3) – Vertically
(2, 1) – Horizontally
(2, 3) – Vertically
(1, 4) – Vertically

Purple region

(Blank, 2) – Vertically
(2, 2) – Horizontally
(1, 1) – Vertically
(Blank, Blank) – Horizontally
(4, 4) – Horizontally

Blue region

(Blank, 1) – Horizontally
(3, 3) – Vertically
(4, 2) – Vertically
(2, 3) – Vertically
(1, 3) – Horizontally

Green region

(Blank, 1) – Horizontally
(4, 2) – Vertically
(1, 1) – Vertically
(4, 4) – Horizontally
(1, 3) – Horizontally

Hard mode heavily tests your ability to track overlapping constraints and think several moves ahead.

Yesterday’s NYT Pips Answer

NYT Pips #145 (January 10, 2026)
[View full solution and breakdown]

How to Play NYT Pips (Quick Overview)

If you’re new to the game:

The board is divided into colored regions
Each region has a rule (shown in the corner), such as:
- = same value
- ≠ different values
- > or < comparisons
- A number (total of pips)
Dominoes can span multiple regions
Only the pips inside a region count toward that region’s rule

Controls

Drag and drop dominoes
Rotate them to fit
Adjust freely—there’s no penalty for trying

Once all rules are satisfied, the puzzle completes automatically.

Final Thoughts

NYT Pips #146 was a well-balanced puzzle that rewarded careful observation and steady logic, especially in Hard mode where blank tiles played a crucial role. If you enjoy puzzles that feel calm but mentally engaging, Pips continues to deliver.

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