Our NYT Crossword Hints for January 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, January 10, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 1/10/26. 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. "What a darling outfit!"
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11A. Inflatable transport
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15A. The kelpie of Celtic mythology, for one
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16A. __ palm
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17A. Big name in classifieds
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18A. Sound made by a toaster?
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19A. "Avatar: Fire and ___" (2025 film)
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20A. Mars comes third in it
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21A. Creep
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22A. Former employer of Edward Snowden, for short
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23A. Utmost extent
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25A. Improvised onstage
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27A. Really involved
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28A. Barbecue order
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29A. Without revealing one's true intentions, maybe
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31A. What a mess!
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32A. Morse Code components
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33A. Free of charge
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34A. Syngman ___, first president of South Korea
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35A. Limón who was the U.S.'s first Latina poet laureate
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36A. Total stranger, in slang
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37A. Suds
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38A. Andrew ___, banking tycoon who served as Treasury secretary from 1921 to 1932
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40A. 'Rats!'
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42A. Trimmer target
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44A. Vigor
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45A. Doggedness
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46A. Volume units
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48A. Loser in certain re-enactments, informally
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51A. Harsh quality
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52A. Aggressive state of mind
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54A. Math function
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55A. Art form featuring performers in kishin (demon) and okina (old man) masks
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56A. Woman of the d'Urbervilles
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57A. Something pulled while walking the dog
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1D. Service org. since the 1850s
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2D. Sporting blades
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3D. Jazz site
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4D. Kauai keepsake
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5D. Phenomena once known as "les petites morts" ("little deaths")
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6D. "That dis was goo-ood!!"
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7D. German cathedral city, to locals
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8D. Gay man, per historical slang inspired by Judy Garland
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9D. Plus
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10D. "You ___!" ("Agreed!")
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11D. Share
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12D. Gave a faded look, as jeans
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13D. A star might attract one
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14D. Gemstone with gold-yellow bands
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21D. Lively for one’s age
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22D. Picks up
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24D. 'Darn it!'
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25D. Figures checked by nurses
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26D. Field for the philosopher David Hume, informally
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28D. Loyal to a drastic extent
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30D. Action star Michelle
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32D. Utmost
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33D. Meemaw
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34D. Go for another round
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36D. Architect Ludwig Mies van der ___
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37D. Slow-cooked entree
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39D. Big banks
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41D. Poles can be found next to them
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43D. Retort at recess
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47D. Iceland is its only member that doesn't have a standing army
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48D. Alternative to naan
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49D. Shangri-La
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50D. Result of breaking the ice?
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52D. "___ Given Sunday" (1999 football drama)
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53D. Scuff say
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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