This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (39 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
How to read this clue
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: 8 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ _ _ _ Y
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About the answer
IDARESAY has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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