This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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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: 6 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ _ N
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About the answer
OKTHEN 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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