This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 19, 2026 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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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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NAY as a word: A vote against; A person who voted against.
NAY has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
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