Crossword clue
“Talking back to”
This clue appeared as 19-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SASSINGLetters7
Starts withS
Ends withG
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Talking back to” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 19, 2026 as 19-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with G.
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What is the answer to the “Talking back to” clue?+
The answer is SASSING (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 19, 2026.
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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