The crossword clue “with 59-Across, ‘This is beyond a doubt’” is referring to the phrase “THERE’S NO TWO WAYS ABOUT IT.”

What the clue means

  • In the January 6, 2026 New York Times crossword, 59-Across completes a longer expression that means something is absolutely certain, with no room for doubt.
  • The full idiom is “There’s no two ways about it,” which is a common way to say a fact is indisputable or unavoidable.

How it works in the puzzle

  • The theme entry is split: part of the phrase appears at the “with 59-Across” position, and 59-Across supplies the rest, together giving the idea “this is beyond a doubt.”
  • The clue is also used as a punny hint to other theme answers in that same puzzle (at 24-, 38-, and 49-Across), all playing off the idea of there being “no two ways” about something.

So, if you’re filling in the grid, you’re looking for the 11-letter entry THERESNOTWO connected with 59-Across to evoke “There’s no two ways about it.”

TL;DR: The clue points to the idiom “There’s no two ways about it,” meaning something is unquestionably true.

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