NYT Crossword hints and answer for February 10, 2026
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Clues74
Across35
Down39
ConstructorSarah Sinclair and Amie Walker
Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Pep in one's step (3)
Starts with V, ends with MVIM→
4A
Model airplane material (5)
Starts with B, ends with ABALSA→
9A
___ de los Muertos (3)
Starts with D, ends with ADIA→
12A
Picture it! (5)
Starts with I, ends with EIMAGE→
15A
Become less intense (5)
Starts with A, ends with EABATE→
16A
"Holiday ___" (1942 film with Irving Berlin songs) (3)
Starts with I, ends with NINN→
17A
Certain casino regular (11)
Starts with P, ends with RPOKERPLAYER→
19A
Vessel that might hold dye (3)
Starts with V, ends with TVAT→
20A
Online commerce (5)
Starts with E, ends with LETAIL→
21A
First Oscar winner to be born in the 21st century (for Best Original Song) (6)
Starts with E, ends with HEILISH→
23A
$$$ execs (4)
Starts with C, ends with SCFOS→
25A
Psychic who examines lifelines and heart lines (10)
Starts with P, ends with RPALMREADER→
28A
Leader of the Chipmunks, in an old novelty group (5)
Starts with A, ends with NALVIN→
30A
"Lost" actor Daniel ___ Kim (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDAE→
31A
Art ___ (geometric architectural style) (4)
Starts with D, ends with ODECO→
32A
Viral dance of the 2010s (6)
Starts with N, ends with ENAENAE→
34A
20-ounce Starbucks size (5)
Starts with V, ends with IVENTI→
37A
41A
Invites for a nightcap, say (5)
Starts with H, ends with PHASUP→
42A
Prohibit from practicing law (6)
Starts with D, ends with RDISBAR→
44A
"Don't Tell ___" ("Cabaret" song) (4)
Starts with M, ends with AMAMA→
47A
Partner of the C.D.C. and F.D.A. (3)
Starts with N, ends with HNIH→
49A
Sound sometimes written as Z's (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESNORE→
50A
Device measuring audience approval (10)
Starts with C, ends with RCLAPOMETER→
54A
Denisovich or Ilyich of Russian literature (4)
Starts with I, ends with NIVAN→
55A
"You Pick Two" bakery chain (6)
Starts with P, ends with APANERA→
56A
Word after mountain or vocal (5)
Starts with R, ends with ERANGE→
58A
QVC alternative (3)
Starts with H, ends with NHSN→
59A
"I could use some help here" … or a hint to 17-, 25-, 37- and 50-Across (11)
Starts with G, ends with DGIVEMEAHAND→
64A
Squeak (out) (3)
Starts with E, ends with EEKE→
65A
One terminal on a battery (5)
Starts with A, ends with EANODE→
66A
Catholic university whose mascot is a lion, aptly (5)
Starts with S, ends with OSTLEO→
67A
Body part that may have a ring or a stud (3)
Starts with E, ends with REAR→
68A
Program for expedited travel between the U.S. and Canada (5)
Starts with N, ends with SNEXUS→
69A
Section of a journey (3)
Starts with L, ends with GLEG→
Down
1D
One who gets special treatment, for short (3)
Starts with V, ends with PVIP→
2D
"if u ask me …" (3)
Starts with I, ends with OIMO→
3D
One might involve a drastic haircut and new clothes (8)
Starts with M, ends with RMAKEOVER→
4D
Song suitable for a slow dance (6)
Starts with B, ends with DBALLAD→
5D
Legal org. (3)
Starts with A, ends with AABA→
6D
Set (down) (3)
Starts with L, ends with YLAY→
7D
Part of a cattle herd (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSTEER→
8D
American Eagle subbrand (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAERIE→
9D
Do the splits? (6)
Starts with D, ends with EDIVIDE→
10D
"One moment!" (6)
Starts with I, ends with CINASEC→
11D
Margaret Mead's subject, informally (6)
Starts with A, ends with OANTHRO→
13D
Regularly hits the gym, say (11)
Starts with G, ends with EGETSINSHAPE→
14D
Reputation or Lover, to a Swiftie (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
18D
One of three in the Domino's logo (3)
Starts with P, ends with PPIP→
22D
Occasion for some girl talk (11)
Starts with L, ends with TLADIESNIGHT→
23D
Common food shelf donation (3)
Starts with C, ends with NCAN→
24D
Flim-___ (4)
Starts with F, ends with MFLAM→
26D
Pool from a volcanic eruption (7)
Starts with L, ends with TLAVAPIT→
27D
Cross paths (4)
Starts with M, ends with TMEET→
29D
California wine valley (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANAPA→
33D
Goddess of daybreak (3)
Starts with E, ends with SEOS→
35D
Land of ___ (Genesis locale) (3)
Starts with N, ends with DNOD→
36D
Public radio's "___ American Life" (4)
Starts with T, ends with STHIS→
38D
Something to whistle (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETUNE→
39D
First and foremost (8)
Starts with A, ends with LABOVEALL→
40D
Swimmer Torres with 12 Olympic medals (4)
Starts with D, ends with ADARA→
43D
Kylo ___, "Star Wars" antagonist (3)
Starts with R, ends with NREN→
44D
John ___, longtime writer for The New Yorker (6)
Starts with M, ends with EMCPHEE→
45D
State that's the subject of 44-Down's book "Coming Into the Country" (6)
Starts with A, ends with AALASKA→
46D
Way of doing things (6)
Starts with M, ends with RMANNER→
48D
Birkin bag maker (6)
Starts with H, ends with SHERMES→
51D
"The Phantom of the Opera" instrument (5)
Starts with O, ends with NORGAN→
52D
Only U.S. state with a monosyllabic name (5)
Starts with M, ends with EMAINE→
53D
Emmy-nominated Issa (3)
Starts with R, ends with ERAE→
57D
Rapper Lil ___ X (3)
Starts with N, ends with SNAS→
60D
News website with a Latin name (3)
Starts with V, ends with XVOX→
61D
Email suffix once required to use Facebook (3)
Starts with E, ends with UEDU→
62D
Formerly named (3)
Starts with N, ends with ENEE→
63D
Snoopy or Scooby-Doo (3)
Starts with D, ends with GDOG→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for February 10, 2026?+
74 clues: 35 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Sarah Sinclair and Amie Walker and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: Pep in one's step (VIM); Model airplane material (BALSA); ___ de los Muertos (DIA).
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