What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Total stranger, in slang" from January 10, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Total stranger, in slang”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

RANDO

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 10, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Total stranger, in slang” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 10, 2026 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Total stranger, in slang” clue?+

The answer is RANDO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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