This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 15, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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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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