This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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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N _ _
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NOT as a word: Negates the meaning of the modified verb; To no degree.
NOT has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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