What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue ""I should care because ...?"" from July 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“"I should care because ...?"”

This clue appeared as 25-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

AND

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withD

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “"I should care because ...?"” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 1, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"I should care because ...?"” clue?+

The answer is AND (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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