This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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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: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ N
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IMEAN has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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