Crossword clue
“Polite refusal”
This clue appeared as 54-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
NOSIRLetters5
Starts withN
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Polite refusal” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 2, 2025 as 54-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Polite refusal” clue?+
The answer is NOSIR (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 2, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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