Crossword clue

“Condescending rhetorical question … or what you might say about 16-, 26- and 44-Across?”

This clue appeared as 58-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
ISNTTHATSPECIAL
Letters15
Starts withI
Ends withL
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 20, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Condescending rhetorical question … or what you might say about 16-, 26- and 44-Across?” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 20, 2026 as 58-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with I and ends with L, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Condescending rhetorical question … or what you might say about 16-, 26- and 44-Across?” clue?+

The answer is ISNTTHATSPECIAL (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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