“"Their exact words were …"”
This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
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About this clue
The clue “"Their exact words were …"” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 3, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “"Their exact words were …"” clue?+
The answer is IQUOTE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 3, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 3, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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