This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (16 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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: 15 squares
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ONAPOSITIVENOTE
About the answer
ONAPOSITIVENOTE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 17, 2026.
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