Crossword clue
“Unconvincing way of answering "Did you finish the job?"”
This clue appeared as 43-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
ITRIEDTOLetters8
Starts withI
Ends withO
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Unconvincing way of answering "Did you finish the job?"” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 4, 2026 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with I and ends with O, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Unconvincing way of answering "Did you finish the job?"” clue?+
The answer is ITRIEDTO (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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