“The Little Engine That ___” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for ""The Little Engine That ___"" is COULD.
The clue refers to the classic children's story "The Little Engine That Could," which is about a small engine that succeeds in pulling a train over a mountain through determination and optimism. The phrase "I think I can, I think I can" is central to the story, leading to the engine's success, or what it 'could' do.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on January 13, 2026.
Could is the past tense of 'can,' indicating ability or possibility.
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The answer to “”The Little Engine That ___”” in the New York Times puzzle January 13 2026 is COULD. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT crossword challenge with this solution.
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