Daily Themed Crossword Answers

Stephen ___, astrophysicist who famously disagreed and wagered with fellow scientist John Preskill over the black hole information paradox

Margaret Halloran
Senior Crossword Editor·
7 letters25 AcrossLast seen January 16, 2026

If you're working on the Daily Themed Crossword for January 16, 2026 and got stuck on the clue “Stephen ___, astrophysicist who famously disagreed and wagered with fellow scientist John Preskill over the black hole information paradox”, you're in the right place. Below is the verified answer, plus context about the clue and links to every other clue from the same puzzle.

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About this clue

The clue “Stephen ___, astrophysicist who famously disagreed and wagered with fellow scientist John Preskill over the black hole information paradox” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on January 16, 2026, where it appeared as 25 Across. The solution is HAWKING — a 7-letter word that fits the 7-square across entry in the grid.

Daily Themed Crossword is a puzzle game by PlaySimple Games, available on iOS and Android. Each daily puzzle has a unifying theme that ties several of the longer clues together, and is sized 13×13 for the standard Themed edition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to "Stephen ___, astrophysicist who famously disagreed and wagered with fellow scientist John Preskill over the black hole information paradox" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is HAWKING, a 7-letter word that appeared as 25 Across in the puzzle dated January 16, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to "Stephen ___, astrophysicist who famously disagreed and wagered with fellow scientist John Preskill over the black hole information paradox" have?
The answer has 7 letters: HAWKING.
When did the clue "Stephen ___, astrophysicist who famously disagreed and wagered with fellow scientist John Preskill over the black hole information paradox" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on January 16, 2026.
Where can I find the full solution to the January 16, 2026 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for January 16, 2026.
About Margaret Halloran
Senior Crossword Editor

Twelve years editing daily puzzle solutions. Themed crosswords, wordplay, and the occasional cryptic.

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