Crossword clue
“"Let me clarify ..."”
This clue appeared as 52-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
IMEANTLetters6
Starts withI
Ends withT
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"Let me clarify ..."” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 8, 2025 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with I and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"Let me clarify ..."” clue?+
The answer is IMEANT (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 8, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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