Crossword clue
“Words of affirmation”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 4 times
YESESLetters5
Starts withY
Ends withS
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| YESES | 5 | 1 of 4 |
| ITIS | 4 | 1 of 4 |
| IWILL | 5 | 1 of 4 |
| IAM | 3 | 1 of 4 |
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About this clue
The clue “Words of affirmation” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with Y and ends with S.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for October 2, 2026, 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 “Words of affirmation” clue?+
The answer is YESES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 4 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 2, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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