Crossword clue

“Classic breakup excuse … or a phonetic hint to 23-, 36-, 47-, 67-, 86- and 93-Across”

This clue appeared as 115-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
ITSNOTYOUITSME
Letters14
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels6

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The clue “Classic breakup excuse … or a phonetic hint to 23-, 36-, 47-, 67-, 86- and 93-Across” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 23, 2025 as 115-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with I and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Classic breakup excuse … or a phonetic hint to 23-, 36-, 47-, 67-, 86- and 93-Across” clue?+

The answer is ITSNOTYOUITSME (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 23, 2025.

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