Crossword clue
“"Beats me!"”
This clue appeared as 65-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersSeen 3 times
IVENOIDEALetters9
Starts withI
Ends withA
Vowels6
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| NOCLUE | 6 | 1 of 3 |
| IVENOIDEA | 9 | 1 of 3 |
| NOIDEA | 6 | 1 of 3 |
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About this clue
The clue “"Beats me!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 9, 2026 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 9-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 “"Beats me!"” clue?+
The answer is IVENOIDEA (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 9, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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