Wordy Solver

NYT Crossword Solver - Answers & Clues - Dec 8, 2010

By Wordy Editors | Last edited Dec 8, 2010

Need help with the NYT Crossword puzzle for Dec 8, 2010? Our interactive solver provides progressive hints and reveals all clues and answers. Use the reveal toggles to gradually uncover letters without spoiling all the fun!

NYT CROSSWORD

Starting Grid

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
22
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67

Click cells to see clues. Black squares are blocked cells.

1J
2A
3D
4E
Hints
1W
2A
3S
4N
5T
Hints
1A
2P
3O
4P
Hints
1A
2L
3T
4A
5R
Hints
1Y
2P
3S
4I
5L
6A
7N
8T
9I
Hints
1R
2E
3A
4T
5A
Hints
1C
2A
3L
4Y
5P
6S
7O
8M
9U
10S
11I
12C
Hints
1A
2C
3T
Hints
1I
2L
3O
Hints
1V
2O
3T
4I
5V
6E
Hints
1G
2O
3A
4W
5R
6Y
Hints
1S
2L
3A
4V
Hints
1A
2M
3M
4O
Hints
1A
2P
3O
4C
5A
6L
7Y
8P
9S
10E
11N
12O
13W
Hints
1F
2A
3M
4O
5U
6S
Hints
1L
2U
3T
4Z
Hints
1K
2P
3D
4U
5T
6Y
Hints
1S
2H
3A
4W
5L
6S
Hints
1L
2A
3I
Hints
1S
2H
3E
Hints
1S
2E
3C
4R
5E
6T
7A
8G
9E
10N
11T
12S
Hints
1U
2S
3A
4I
5R
Hints
1G
2Y
3P
4S
5Y
6M
7O
8T
9H
Hints
1C
2E
3N
4T
5I
Hints
1A
2R
3E
4A
Hints
1O
2W
3I
4E
Hints
1H
2A
3T
4E
5D
Hints
1R
2O
3W
4S
Hints

About NYT Crossword

NYT Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that challenges players to fill in words both across and down. Each puzzle features clues that range from straightforward definitions to clever wordplay, making it an engaging mental workout perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all skill levels.

How to Play

Fill in the grid with answers to the clues

Answers go ACROSS (left to right) and DOWN (top to bottom)

Each numbered clue corresponds to a starting square in the grid

Letters in intersecting words must match

Complete the grid to solve the puzzle

New puzzle available every day

Tips for Success

Start with shorter words (3-4 letters) that have many crossing words

Look for clues with common patterns or letter combinations

Use crossing letters from other answers to help fill in difficult clues

Pay attention to clue types: definitions, wordplay, and fill-in-the-blank

Don't be afraid to erase and try again if an answer doesn't fit

Cite This Article

Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

"Wordy Solver." Wordy Solver. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026, https://wordysolver.com/crossword-solver/ny-times.