Crossword clue

“"Watch your mouth!"”

This clue appeared as 43-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
DONTSASSME
Letters10
Starts withD
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 9, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Watch your mouth!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 9, 2026 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with D and ends with E, 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 “"Watch your mouth!"” clue?+

The answer is DONTSASSME (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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