Our NYT Crossword Hints for September 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 September 10, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 9/10/26. 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. TikTok stars, to many
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6A. Locale for an old flame?
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10A. Shell in the water
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14A. December air
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15A. Who's that woman in Paris?
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16A. Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis
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17A. Per_w_nkle?
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19A. Rider's line
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20A. Raison d'___
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21A. Holding liable
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23A. More apt to cut in line, say
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26A. Keep from leaving port through low visibility
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27A. New Year's date, concisely
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28A. Simulator of coastal phenomena
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31A. Cleared of dust, say
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32A. Targets for hawks
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33A. Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation
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34A. Proc_dur_?
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38A. Horror director Aster
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39A. Starting points of many Jewish observances
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40A. Dull and dim
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41A. Abstract
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44A. Oldest sister on "The Brady Bunch"
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45A. Bad spelling, perhaps
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46A. Ground-dwelling game bird of the western U.S.
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47A. Portmanteau for a radical environmentalist
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49A. ["Your fly is open"]
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50A. Choo-choo noise
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51A. Grou_ of _or_oises?
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56A. Dance done in concentric circles
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57A. Leaves for drinks
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58A. Construction site sight
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59A. Decides to take part, with "in"
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60A. Skin-care brand with a "cheer"-ful sounding name
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61A. Filler akin to "like …" or "I mean …"
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1D. Winter coat
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2D. Word with trader or tripper
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3D. Something you might search for in vein?
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4D. Despair
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5D. Find a spot for, as on a schedule
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6D. Utah's ___ State University
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7D. Laid up
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8D. Grooved parts of golf irons
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9D. Go *clunk*
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10D. Solitary sort
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11D. Min_sc_le q_antity?
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12D. Reposed
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13D. Pipe organ?
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18D. Not busy
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22D. Season
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23D. Represent
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24D. Incautious
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25D. Pla_e for a _ase?
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28D. Supplies for a diaper change
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29D. Annoying knuckling
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30D. Like 29 winners in the first 50 New York City Marathons
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32D. Rotating feature at the cinema
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35D. Take responsibility for, in a way
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36D. Pitching staff?
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37D. Evidence of burning rubber
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42D. Release volatile compounds to the air
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43D. Vent opening?
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44D. When doubled, Hawaiian for "very strong"
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46D. Irreverent
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47D. Say again
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48D. Dice, e.g.
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52D. Remote power source
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53D. Completely savage
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54D. Middle name shared by Sean and John Lennon
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55D. Ground water?
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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