Our NYT Crossword Hints for December 10, 2024 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of the paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints, December 10, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 12/10/24. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Asimov who coined the term "robotics"
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6A. Gospel that includes the Sermon on the Mount
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13A. Hearst mag
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14A. Period of accountability since 2017
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15A. Work ___
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16A. Hidden feature in a video game
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17A. Great Basin people
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18A. "Old MacDonald" sounds
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20A. Gin flavoring
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21A. Do some modeling for a figure drawing class, say
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23A. Run ___ (go off the rails)
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25A. Problem for shoes on a rainy day
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26A. Orange/tangerine/grapefruit hybrid
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28A. "___ not you, ___ me"
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31A. Dramatic cry in paintball
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34A. Piece of asparagus
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35A. Third-to-last Greek letter
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36A. Fly ball?
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37A. Ben Solo's father in "Star Wars"
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38A. Al of "Today"
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40A. Muscle used in pull-ups, for short
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41A. Not chemically reactive
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43A. Desert havens
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44A. That hits the spot!
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45A. Final
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46A. Canine call
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47A. Big boats
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49A. Teeth that are typically the first to grow in
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54A. Kind of bean used in miso
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56A. Church reading
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57A. Church seating
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58A. "No need to fear me!"
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61A. Nimble
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63A. Important events
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64A. Mythical lamp dweller
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65A. "Chilean" food fish
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66A. Vote into office
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1D. Freeze over
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2D. ___ voce (quietly)
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3D. Bonfire remains
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4D. French friend
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5D. Rich liquid added to curries
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6D. Likely aftermath of a toddler's playtime
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7D. Lawyer (Abbr.)
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8D. Something squeezed when trying on a pair of shoes
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9D. Trunk of the body
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10D. Taekwondo moves done with an outstretched leg
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11D. Thus
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12D. Workers compensation
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14D. Some movie set workers … or what you do when filling in the shaded squares?
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16D. Finish
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19D. T-shaped contraceptive, for short
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22D. Doha dignitary
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23D. In the manner of
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24D. Reflection
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27D. Chap
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29D. Rapper Megan ___ Stallion
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30D. Elton John and Mick Jagger, for two
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31D. Tenerife por ejemplo
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32D. [You're gorgeous, dahling!]
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33D. Fitness discipline for thousands of years
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34D. "___ Gotta Have It" (Spike Lee film)
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39D. Doofuses
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42D. "Illmatic" rapper
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46D. Knee part commonly repaired by a sports doc
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48D. Genre for SZA or H.E.R.
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50D. "No can do, lassie"
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51D. Give a take
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52D. Ancient artifact
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53D. With 59-Down, staple beverage of the South
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54D. Bro and sis
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55D. Boo-boo
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56D. Czech lager, informally
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59D. See 53-Down
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60D. Some undergrad degs.
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62D. Vibe (with)
We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.
The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.
The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.
Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day's puzzle.
If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.
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