This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026 (39 Across). 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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AND as a word: (music, often informal) In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat; (UK dialectal) Breath.
AND has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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