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NYT Crossword Answers for January 10, 2014

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Friday, January 10, 2014 · 64 clues

This page lists the NYT Crossword from Friday, January 10, 2014: 64 clues, each with its answer behind a reveal button. For the newest puzzle, go to today's NYT Crossword answers.

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Across clues

1
Attaché feature?
6 letters Hints for Attaché feature? Clue page for Attaché feature?
7
Lawrence who co-wrote "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi"
6 letters Hints for Lawrence who co-wrote "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" Clue page for Lawrence who co-wrote "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi"
13
Seat of Ireland's County Kerry
6 letters Hints for Seat of Ireland's County Kerry Clue page for Seat of Ireland's County Kerry
14
One of the former Barbary States
7 letters Hints for One of the former Barbary States Clue page for One of the former Barbary States
15
Pride : lions :: ___ : crows
6 letters Hints for Pride : lions :: ___ : crows Clue page for Pride : lions :: ___ : crows
16
"Don't get so worked up!"
8 letters Hints for "Don't get so worked up!" Clue page for "Don't get so worked up!"
17
Ordered pair?
10 letters Hints for Ordered pair? Clue page for Ordered pair?
19
___ running
4 letters Hints for ___ running Clue page for ___ running
20
Moving briskly
4 letters Hints for Moving briskly Clue page for Moving briskly
21
Public record?
6 letters Hints for Public record? Clue page for Public record?
23
Not down with anything
4 letters Hints for Not down with anything Clue page for Not down with anything
24
Deadeye
9 letters Hints for Deadeye Clue page for Deadeye
27
Surprised expression
4 letters Hints for Surprised expression Clue page for Surprised expression
28
Many old B films
6 letters Hints for Many old B films Clue page for Many old B films
29
Constant critic
3 letters Hints for Constant critic Clue page for Constant critic
31
Leery of being noticed, maybe
3 letters Hints for Leery of being noticed, maybe Clue page for Leery of being noticed, maybe
32
Decides on
7 letters Hints for Decides on Clue page for Decides on
33
Symbol of liberty in the French Revolution
3 letters Hints for Symbol of liberty in the French Revolution Clue page for Symbol of liberty in the French Revolution
34
Last course, often
3 letters Hints for Last course, often Clue page for Last course, often
35
Domineering men
6 letters Hints for Domineering men Clue page for Domineering men
36
Gridiron cry
4 letters Hints for Gridiron cry Clue page for Gridiron cry
37
They deliver on Sunday
9 letters Hints for They deliver on Sunday Clue page for They deliver on Sunday
39
Ideal world?
4 letters Hints for Ideal world? Clue page for Ideal world?
40
Sulking peevishly
6 letters Hints for Sulking peevishly Clue page for Sulking peevishly
41
Underattended, say
4 letters Hints for Underattended, say Clue page for Underattended, say
42
Grocery staple
4 letters Hints for Grocery staple Clue page for Grocery staple
45
Tub accessory for the head
10 letters Hints for Tub accessory for the head Clue page for Tub accessory for the head
48
Old-fashioned promotions
8 letters Hints for Old-fashioned promotions Clue page for Old-fashioned promotions
50
La to la, e.g.
6 letters Hints for La to la, e.g. Clue page for La to la, e.g.
51
Common gathering in a public square
7 letters Hints for Common gathering in a public square Clue page for Common gathering in a public square
52
Bet
6 letters Hints for Bet Clue page for Bet
53
Menelaus' kingdom
6 letters Hints for Menelaus' kingdom Clue page for Menelaus' kingdom
54
Menorah inserts
6 letters Hints for Menorah inserts Clue page for Menorah inserts

Down clues

1
Bread boxes?
4 letters Hints for Bread boxes? Clue page for Bread boxes?
2
Common casino locale
10 letters Hints for Common casino locale Clue page for Common casino locale
3
One who wants in on the deal
10 letters Hints for One who wants in on the deal Clue page for One who wants in on the deal
4
Aged
7 letters Hints for Aged Clue page for Aged
5
Emotionally demanding
5 letters Hints for Emotionally demanding Clue page for Emotionally demanding
6
Dean's "Lois & Clark" co-star
4 letters Hints for Dean's "Lois & Clark" co-star Clue page for Dean's "Lois & Clark" co-star
7
Word puzzle popular since the 1930s
10 letters Hints for Word puzzle popular since the 1930s Clue page for Word puzzle popular since the 1930s
8
Bother
3 letters Hints for Bother Clue page for Bother
9
Unspecific recipe quantity
6 letters Hints for Unspecific recipe quantity Clue page for Unspecific recipe quantity
10
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a ___": Milton Berle
4 letters Hints for "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a ___": Milton Berle Clue page for "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a ___": Milton Berle
11
Diploma holder, for short
4 letters Hints for Diploma holder, for short Clue page for Diploma holder, for short
12
Tiny criticisms
4 letters Hints for Tiny criticisms Clue page for Tiny criticisms
14
Ever since that time
11 letters Hints for Ever since that time Clue page for Ever since that time
16
Cribs
11 letters Hints for Cribs Clue page for Cribs
18
Brainstorming session aids
11 letters Hints for Brainstorming session aids Clue page for Brainstorming session aids
22
Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty signatory, briefly
4 letters Hints for Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty signatory, briefly Clue page for Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty signatory, briefly
23
Flimsy lock
4 letters Hints for Flimsy lock Clue page for Flimsy lock
24
1978 disco hit featuring the warning "Don't fall in love"
10 letters Hints for 1978 disco hit featuring the warning "Don't fall in love" Clue page for 1978 disco hit featuring the warning "Don't fall in love"
25
Body of water belatedly added to the course of the Erie Canal
10 letters Hints for Body of water belatedly added to the course of the Erie Canal Clue page for Body of water belatedly added to the course of the Erie Canal
26
Discussed
10 letters Hints for Discussed Clue page for Discussed
30
Mafioso foes
4 letters Hints for Mafioso foes Clue page for Mafioso foes
32
Bahla Fort site
4 letters Hints for Bahla Fort site Clue page for Bahla Fort site
36
Clicker, of a sort
7 letters Hints for Clicker, of a sort Clue page for Clicker, of a sort
38
Michael who once led Disney
6 letters Hints for Michael who once led Disney Clue page for Michael who once led Disney
41
Decrees
5 letters Hints for Decrees Clue page for Decrees
42
Omar of TV and film
4 letters Hints for Omar of TV and film Clue page for Omar of TV and film
43
Clutch
4 letters Hints for Clutch Clue page for Clutch
44
Memory unit prefix
4 letters Hints for Memory unit prefix Clue page for Memory unit prefix
46
Diplomatic assignment
4 letters Hints for Diplomatic assignment Clue page for Diplomatic assignment
47
Joins
4 letters Hints for Joins Clue page for Joins
49
Unsteady walker, maybe
3 letters Hints for Unsteady walker, maybe Clue page for Unsteady walker, maybe

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