Daily Themed Crossword Answers

___ it in the bud (stop early)

Margaret Halloran
Senior Crossword Editor·
3 letters23 AcrossLast seen January 10, 2026

If you're working on the Daily Themed Crossword for January 10, 2026 and got stuck on the clue “___ it in the bud (stop early)”, you're in the right place. Below is the verified answer, plus context about the clue and links to every other clue from the same puzzle.

Answer

23N
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3 lettersAcross

About this clue

The clue “___ it in the bud (stop early)” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on January 10, 2026, where it appeared as 23 Across. The solution is NIP — a 3-letter word that fits the 3-square across entry in the grid.

Daily Themed Crossword is a puzzle game by PlaySimple Games, available on iOS and Android. Each daily puzzle has a unifying theme that ties several of the longer clues together, and is sized 13×13 for the standard Themed edition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to "___ it in the bud (stop early)" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is NIP, a 3-letter word that appeared as 23 Across in the puzzle dated January 10, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to "___ it in the bud (stop early)" have?
The answer has 3 letters: NIP.
When did the clue "___ it in the bud (stop early)" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on January 10, 2026.
Where can I find the full solution to the January 10, 2026 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for January 10, 2026.
About Margaret Halloran
Senior Crossword Editor

Twelve years editing daily puzzle solutions. Themed crosswords, wordplay, and the occasional cryptic.

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