Crossword clue

“"This is news to me!"”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
IHADNOIDEA
Letters10
Starts withI
Ends withA
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 25, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"This is news to me!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 25, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with I and ends with A, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"This is news to me!"” clue?+

The answer is IHADNOIDEA (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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