Crossword clue

“"Beats me!"”

This clue appeared as 55-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersSeen 3 times
NOIDEA
Letters6
Starts withN
Ends withA
Vowels4

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
NOCLUE61 of 3
IVENOIDEA91 of 3
NOIDEA61 of 3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “"Beats me!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 23, 2025 as 55-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with N and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for July 23, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

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

The answer is NOIDEA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 23, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on July 23, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for July 23, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.