This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 3 squares
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AND as a word: (music, often informal) In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat; (UK dialectal) Breath.
AND has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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