Our NYT Crossword Hints for February 10, 2026 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, February 10, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 2/10/26. 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. Pep in one's step
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4A. Model airplane material
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9A. ___ de los Muertos
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12A. Picture it!
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15A. Become less intense
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16A. "Holiday ___" (1942 film with Irving Berlin songs)
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17A. Certain casino regular
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19A. Vessel that might hold dye
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20A. Online commerce
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21A. First Oscar winner to be born in the 21st century (for Best Original Song)
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23A. Execs
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25A. Psychic who examines lifelines and heart lines
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28A. Leader of the Chipmunks, in an old novelty group
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30A. Lost actor Daniel ___ Kim
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31A. Art ___ (geometric architectural style)
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32A. Viral dance of the 2010s
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34A. 20-ounce Starbucks size
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37A. "Toy Story 2" character who says "I'm packing you an extra pair of shoes, and your angry eyes, just in case"
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41A. Invites for a nightcap, say
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42A. Prohibit from practicing law
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44A. "Don't Tell ___" ("Cabaret" song)
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47A. Partner of the C.D.C. and F.D.A.
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49A. Sound sometimes written as Z's
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50A. Device measuring audience approval
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54A. Denisovich or Ilyich of Russian literature
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55A. "You Pick Two" bakery chain
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56A. Word after mountain or vocal
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58A. QVC alternative
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59A. "I could use some help here" … or a hint to 17-, 25-, 37- and 50-Across
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64A. Squeak (out)
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65A. One terminal on a battery
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66A. Catholic university whose mascot is a lion, aptly
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67A. Body part that may have a ring or a stud
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68A. Program for expedited travel between the U.S. and Canada
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69A. Section of a journey
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1D. One who gets special treatment, for short
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2D. If u ask me
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3D. One might involve a drastic haircut and new clothes
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4D. Song suitable for a slow dance
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5D. Legal org.
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6D. Set down
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7D. Part of a cattle herd
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8D. American Eagle subbrand
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9D. Do the splits?
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10D. "One moment!"
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11D. Margaret Mead's subject, informally
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13D. Regularly hits the gym, say
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14D. Reputation or Lover, to a Swiftie
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18D. One of three in the Domino's logo
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22D. Occasion for some girl talk
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23D. Common food shelf donation
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24D. Flim-___
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26D. Pool from a volcanic eruption
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27D. Cross paths
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29D. California wine valley
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33D. Goddess of daybreak
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35D. Land of ___ (Genesis locale)
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36D. Public radio’s “___ American Life”
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38D. Something to whistle
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39D. First and foremost
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40D. Swimmer Torres with 12 Olympic medals
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43D. Kylo ___ ("Star Wars" antagonist)
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44D. John ___, longtime writer for The New Yorker
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45D. State that's the subject of 44-Down's book "Coming Into the Country"
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46D. Way of doing things
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48D. Birkin bag maker
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51D. "The Phantom of the Opera" instrument
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52D. Only U.S. state with a monosyllabic name
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53D. Emmy-nominated Issa
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57D. Rapper Lil ___ X
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60D. News website with a Latin name
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61D. Email suffix once required to use Facebook
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62D. Formerly named
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63D. Snoopy or Scooby-Doo
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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