Our guide to the NYT Crossword for January 10, 2025, is here to assist you in completing today’s puzzle if you’re feeling stuck. The NYT Crossword is a daily challenge that tests solvers’ vocabulary and knowledge, known for its tricky clues and clever wordplay. Published in The New York Times print edition and available online, it is one of the most popular crosswords worldwide.
NYT Crossword Answers for January 10, 2025
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1A Ducked (out) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Out (adverb)
- No longer in one’s possession
Answer:
[spoiler]SNUCK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Out (adjective)
- Unconscious due to a strong blow
- Removed from use or reference
6A High chairs? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: High (noun)
- An elevated location
- A public secondary school, typically covering grades 9 to 12
Answer:
[spoiler]STOOLS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: High (adjective)
- Mildly intoxicated by alcohol or a drug (particularly marijuana)
- Feeling happy, excited, and full of energy
12A Polo participants NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Polo (noun)
- A Venetian explorer of Asia in the 13th century who served under Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
- A sport resembling field hockey, played on horseback with long-handled mallets and a wooden ball
Answer:
[spoiler]PONIES[/spoiler]
14A Sarcastic response to an obvious statement NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Statement (noun)
- A line of code within a computer program
- A fact or assertion presented as proof of something being true
Answer:
[spoiler]WHOKNEW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Response (noun)
- The act of continuing a conversation
- A bodily reaction triggered by a preceding stimulus or agent
15A GarageBand and iMovie, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- These are applications available on iOS devices for music creation and video editing.
Answer:
[spoiler]IOSAPPS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (Verb)
- To engage with or utilize these apps on your iPhone or iPad, you would need to open or launch them.
17A “Don’t wait up” occasion, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Occasion (noun)
- An event that happens at a significant moment
- A vaguely defined social gathering
Answer:
[spoiler]HOTDATE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Occasion (verb)
- To cause or give rise to
18A “This is ___” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Uniqueness (noun)
- The quality of being distinct or singular
Answer:
[spoiler]CNN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Supermex (noun)
- A golfer from the United States, born in 1939
19A Makes fit NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fit (verb)
- To be suitable or acceptable
- To fulfill, satisfy, or comply with a requirement, need, or condition
Answer:
[spoiler]TAILORS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fit (adjective)
- (Typically followed by “to” or “for”) being on the verge of or strongly inclined
- Meeting the necessary standards for a specific purpose
21A It might change your perspective NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Perspective (noun)
- The way things appear in relation to each other, based on their distance from the observer
- A particular way of viewing situations or topics
Answer:
[spoiler]LSD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Change (verb)
- To set aside, abandon, or replace with something else
- To make something different; bring about a transformation
22A “No doubt in my mind” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Doubt (noun)
- Uncertainty regarding the truth, reality, or existence of something
- A state of being uncertain or unsure about something
Answer:
[spoiler]YEAHIMSURE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Doubt (verb)
- To regard something as unlikely or question its validity
- To lack confidence in or be uncertain about something
24A Do some light work? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Work (verb)
- To make something consistent or uniform
- To function properly when put into use
Answer:
[spoiler]LASE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Work (noun)
- The mental effort spent on studying and understanding a subject (especially through reading)
- The job or profession for which you receive payment
25A Brainstorm out loud NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Brainstorm (noun)
- A sudden and clear understanding of a complex issue
Answer:
[spoiler]SPITBALL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Brainstorm (verb)
- To attempt to find a solution to a problem through intense thinking
26A Text with 114 suwar, in a classic spelling NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Classic (adjective)
- Pertaining to the initial significant period of a civilisation, culture, or field of study
- Well-known and enduring in style or form
Answer:
[spoiler]KORAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Classic (noun)
- A work of the highest quality or excellence
- An artist known for producing timeless masterpieces
27A Walk in the park, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Park (noun)
- A vast area of land maintained in its natural state for public use
- An open space in an urban area designated for recreation
Answer:
[spoiler]STROLL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Park (verb)
- To drive a vehicle into a designated parking space
- To temporarily place something or someone in a specific location
28A ___ swear NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Swear (verb)
- To place trust or confidence in something or someone
- To use offensive or profane language
Answer:
[spoiler]PINKY[/spoiler]
29A M.L.B. team that was the first to trade a player for himself (Harry Chiti in 1962) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Himself (pronoun)
- An emphatic form of the third-person masculine pronoun, typically used as the subject with “he” or alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case
Answer:
[spoiler]METS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Player (noun)
- An individual involved in an activity
- A person who participates in or excels at a game
30A Group NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Group (noun)
- A set that is closed, associative, has an identity element, and where every element has an inverse
- Any collection of entities (members) considered as a single unit
Answer:
[spoiler]GANG[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Group (verb)
- To form or assemble into a group
- To organise into groups or a collective unit
31A Some court statements NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Court (noun)
- An Australian female tennis player born in 1947 who has won numerous major championships.
- A room where legal proceedings take place.
Answer:
[spoiler]PLEAS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Court (verb)
- To try to gain someone’s favour.
- To make romantic advances towards someone.
33A Weight NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Weight (noun)
- A unit system used to measure the weight of an object.
- The level of importance or significance assigned to something.
Answer:
[spoiler]BURDEN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Weight (verb)
- To burden or load something down.
- To present in a biased manner.
35A Capital where the won is spent NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Capital (noun)
- The top section of a column that holds up the entablature.
- The central governing authority of the United States.
Answer:
[spoiler]SEOUL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Capital (adjective)
- Written in uppercase letters.
- Of the highest quality or importance.
36A “Be right there!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Right (verb)
- To correct or fix something.
- To make restitution or reparations for a wrong.
Answer:
[spoiler]WAITASEC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Right (adjective)
- Accurate in opinion or judgment.
- Designed for use with the right hand.
38A Org. for seniors NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A group of individuals dedicated to advancing the well-being of elderly citizens.
Answer:
[spoiler]AARP[/spoiler]
39A Insert in a tall glass, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Insert (noun)
- In film, a still image introduced that disrupts the flow of the movie.
- In broadcasting, a local announcement added to a network program.
Answer:
[spoiler]BENDYSTRAW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Insert (verb)
- To add casually.
- To place or introduce something into another.
41A Basic cable channel NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Channel (verb)
- To transmit or act as the medium for transmission.
- To direct or send something from one person or place to another.
Answer:
[spoiler]USA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Channel (noun)
- A television station and its associated programming.
- A bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells that carries a secretion or other substance.
42A Component of many a trial NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Many (adjective)
- A quantifier used with countable nouns, often preceded by “as,” “too,” “so,” or “that,” indicating a large but unspecified number.
Answer:
[spoiler]PLACEBO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Component (noun)
- A part or element that makes up a larger system or entity, especially one that can be detached or attached.
- An abstract element or part of something.
43A Bear necessity? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Necessity (noun)
- Something that is essential or indispensable.
- The state of being crucial or required.
Answer:
[spoiler]FUR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bear (verb)
- To tolerate something or someone unpleasant.
- To carry or have something on one’s person.
44A Private watering hole? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Private (adjective)
- Not made public or shared.
- Relating to deeply personal and confidential matters.
Answer:
[spoiler]CANTEEN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Private (noun)
- A soldier holding the lowest rank in the Army or Marines.
46A Speculate NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Verb)
- To assume something to be true, likely, or possible.
- To deduce or infer based on partial evidence.
Answer:
[spoiler]SURMISE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (Noun)
- A statement or message expressing an opinion formed from incomplete evidence.
48A Rivet NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rivet (verb)
- To focus one’s attention on something.
- To secure or fasten with a rivet or multiple rivets.
Answer:
[spoiler]ENGROSS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rivet (noun)
- An ornament featuring a circular, rounded protrusion, often found on items like vaults, shields, or belts.
- A heavy pin with a head at one end, with the other end flattened after being passed through holes to fasten pieces together.
49A They’re set in rings NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rings (noun)
- A gymnastic apparatus made up of two heavy metal circles (usually leather-covered) suspended by ropes, used for gymnastic exercises.
Answer:
[spoiler]STONES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: They (pronoun)
- The plural form of “he,” “she,” or “it,” used as a pronoun, and sometimes referring to individuals without a previously stated subject.
50A Rathskeller supply NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rathskeller (noun)
- A tavern located below street level, typically serving beer; originally a German restaurant situated in the basement of a city hall.
Answer:
[spoiler]STEINS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Supply (verb)
- To distribute, circulate, or equip with something.
- To provide something necessary or useful.
51A Growing pain? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Growing (noun)
- (Biology) The process by which an organism develops organically, gradually becoming more complex.
- (Electronics) The production of semiconductor crystals through slow crystallization from a molten state.
Answer:
[spoiler]ANGST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pain (verb)
- To cause emotional distress or misery.
- To inflict physical suffering or cause illness or discomfort.
1D Salacious NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Adjective)
- Producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves.
- Suggestive of sexual misconduct.
Answer:
[spoiler]SPICY[/spoiler]
2D Unclaimed NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unclaimed (adjective)
- Not taken or retrieved by an owner or assignee.
Answer:
[spoiler]NOONES[/spoiler]
3D Opens, as a onesie NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
SANNUPS
Answer:
[spoiler]UNSNAPS[/spoiler]
4D Counterpart to Britain’s MI6 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Counterpart (noun)
- A duplicate or equivalent version; a person or thing that performs the same role or shares similar characteristics as another.
Answer:
[spoiler]CIA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Britain (noun)
- A monarchy in northwestern Europe that encompasses most of the British Isles, divided into England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- The term ‘Great Britain’ is commonly used to refer to the United Kingdom.
5D Didn’t soft-pedal something, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Something (noun)
- An unspecified or unknown event.
- An indeterminate or unspecified substance or material thing.
Answer:
[spoiler]KEPTITREAL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pedal (noun)
- A lever operated by the foot.
- A continuous bass note.
6D Surf site NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Surf (noun)
- Waves crashing on the shore.
Answer:
[spoiler]SHORE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Surf (verb)
- Casually and aimlessly look around, without any specific purpose.
- Change television channels.
7D Squirts NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
STOT
Answer:
[spoiler]TOTS[/spoiler]
8D Approved NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Approved (adjective)
- Authorized or officially accepted; granted approval by an authority.
Answer:
[spoiler]OKD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Answers used in the past:
- OKED (4 letters)
- OKAYED (6 letters)
- GREENLIT (8 letters)
9D For fun NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fun (noun)
- Enjoyable or amusing activities.
- A tendency to seek out or create sources of amusement.
Answer:
[spoiler]ONALARK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
KRALANO
10D Hypothetical starting point? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hypothetical (adjective)
- Primarily based on speculation rather than sufficient evidence.
Answer:
[spoiler]LETSSAY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Hypothetical (noun)
- A proposed possibility, circumstance, statement, or situation that is based on assumption.
11D 2024 NATO inductee NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Inductee (noun)
- An individual drafted into military service.
- A person formally introduced into an organization or social group.
Answer:
[spoiler]SWEDEN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: NATO (noun)
- An international alliance established in 1949 by the North Atlantic Treaty for the purpose of collective security.
13D Sources of many unwelcome messages online NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unwelcome (adjective)
- Not accepted or desired.
- Not pleasing or not received with pleasure.
Answer:
[spoiler]SPAMBOTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
STOBMAPS
14D It stands out in a print NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Print (verb)
- Reproduce through printing.
- Publish or make available in print.
Answer:
[spoiler]WHORL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Print (noun)
- A visible mark or impression on a surface.
- A printed image produced from a photographic negative.
16D Natural rug fibers NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rug (noun)
- A floor covering made of thick, heavy fabric, often with a nap or pile.
Answer:
[spoiler]SISALS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Natural (adjective)
- Related by blood, such as a parent and child; genetically connected.
- Instinctive or unthinking, driven by natural impulses.
20D Quiet NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Quiet (adjective)
- (Of water) calm, without disruption from large waves.
- Spoken in a soft or subdued tone.
Answer:
[spoiler]LULL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Quiet (verb)
- To calm or still.
- To become calm or quieter.
23D “Feel free to reach out” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Feel (noun)
- The overall atmosphere of a location or situation and its impact on people.
- A sensation detected through touch.
Answer:
[spoiler]HITMEUP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Feel (verb)
- To explore or assess by touch.
- To form a belief based on emotions, instincts, or vague reasoning.
24D Nile superlative NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Superlative (noun)
- The highest degree of an adjective or adverb.
- The utmost level or stage of achievement or development.
Answer:
[spoiler]LONGEST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Superlative (adjective)
- The highest in quality.
26D Not quite, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Informally (adverb)
- Using casual or colloquial language.
Answer:
[spoiler]KINDASORTA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Quite (adverb)
- Of an unusually noticeable, exceptional, or remarkable nature (not used with a negative).
- To a certain extent or degree (not used with a negative).
28D Rolling source of entertainment NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rolling (noun)
- A deep, sustained sound, such as thunder or large bells.
- The act of moving something on wheels.
Answer:
[spoiler]PARTYBUS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rolling (adjective)
- Spoken with a trill.
30D They’ll show you the way NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Show (verb)
- To present evidence for.
- To escort someone to their seats, such as in a theatre or auditorium.
Answer:
[spoiler]GUIDES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Show (noun)
- The act of pretending something is true to create a favourable impression.
- An event or presentation designed to convey a specific impression.
31D ___ poet (description of Robert Burns) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Robert (noun)
- A U.S. parliamentary authority and author of Robert’s Rules of Order (1876), born in 1837 and passed in 1923.
Answer:
[spoiler]PEASANT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Description (noun)
- A statement that explains or represents something in words.
- A type or category of something.
32D Grand Marnier ingredient avec un cognac NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cognac (noun)
- A premium brandy made from grapes and distilled in the Cognac region of France.
Answer:
[spoiler]LORANGE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ingredient (noun)
- A food item that forms part of a mixture in cooking.
- An abstract element of something.
33D Court seat NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Court (noun)
- An Australian female tennis player, born in 1947, who won numerous major championships.
- A room where legal proceedings are held.
Answer:
[spoiler]BANC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Court (verb)
- To try to win someone’s favour.
- To make romantic or flirtatious advances towards someone.
34D Making weaker, in gamer jargon NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Jargon (noun)
- The distinctive language used by a specific group, such as among thieves.
- A colourless or pale yellow, smoky variety of zircon.
Answer:
[spoiler]NERFING[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Making (noun)
- The process or act that leads to the creation of something.
- A requirement or characteristic that qualifies someone for something.
35D Sriracha and sambal NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
CAUSES
Answer:
[spoiler]SAUCES[/spoiler]
36D Ceases nursing NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nursing (noun)
- The act of breastfeeding
- The career or field of a nurse
Answer:
[spoiler]WEANS[/spoiler]
37D Prompts NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve for today’s answer:
SAUCES
Answer:
[spoiler]CAUSES[/spoiler]
39D “God ___” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: God (noun)
- A physical representation that is revered or worshipped
- Any supernatural entity regarded as controlling an aspect of the world or life, or as embodying a particular force
Answer:
[spoiler]BLESS[/spoiler]
40D Pull with force NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Force (noun)
- (Of a law) possessing legal authority
- A group of individuals ready to follow commands
Answer:
[spoiler]WREST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Force (verb)
- To compel action through pressure or necessity, using physical, moral, or intellectual means
- To push someone into or out of an action or state, either physically or figuratively
42D Serf NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Serf (noun)
- (A person from the Middle Ages) an individual who is tied to the land and owned by the feudal lord
Answer:
[spoiler]PEON[/spoiler]
45D Prefix with athlete NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prefix (noun)
- An affix placed at the beginning of a word
Answer:
[spoiler]TRI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Prefix (verb)
- To add a prefix to a word
47D Start to work?: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Work (verb)
- To make consistent or uniform
- To function as intended when used
Answer:
[spoiler]MON[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Work (noun)
- The act of studying or engaging the mind to understand a subject, often through reading
- A job or profession undertaken for payment
