What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue ""You are not!" retort" from March 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“"You are not!" retort”

This clue appeared as 49-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

IAMSO

Letters5

Starts withI

Ends withO

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 2, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"You are not!" retort” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 2, 2026 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with O, 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 “"You are not!" retort” clue?+

The answer is IAMSO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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