Crossword clue

“Unhelpful response to "Why?"”

This clue appeared as 31-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
JUSTBECAUSE
Letters11
Starts withJ
Ends withE
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 9, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Unhelpful response to "Why?"” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 9, 2025 as 31-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with J and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Unhelpful response to "Why?"” clue?+

The answer is JUSTBECAUSE (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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