"___ not and say we did!"

Latest answer — May 16, 2025

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This clue's Friday, May 16, 2025 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Unit of distance that can precede "stone" and "age"
  2. 5Kind of powder used for hot chocolate
  3. 6On the button
  4. 7Connections
  5. 8"___ not and say we did!"

Down

  1. 1Gutsy determination
  2. 2"That's not gonna work for me"
  3. 3Strands
  4. 4Has a bite
  5. 5Spreadsheet unit

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Unit of distance that can precede "stone" and "age" — Answer: MILE
  2. 5. Kind of powder used for hot chocolate — Answer: COCOA
  3. 6. On the button — Answer: EXACT
  4. 7. Connections — Answer: LINKS
  5. 8. "___ not and say we did!" — Answer: LETS

Down

  1. 1. Gutsy determination — Answer: MOXIE
  2. 2. "That's not gonna work for me" — Answer: ICANT
  3. 3. Strands — Answer: LOCKS
  4. 4. Has a bite — Answer: EATS
  5. 5. Spreadsheet unit — Answer: CELL

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The answer to “"___ not and say we did!"” in the New York Times Mini crossword is LETS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 16, 2025 at 8-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“"___ not and say we did!"” answer

LETS (4 letters)

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Why the answer is LETS

LETS is the 4-letter solution that fits ""___ not and say we did!"" in the NYT Mini crossword on May 16, 2025 (8-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “"___ not and say we did!"” appeared?

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May 16, 2025 (most recent) → LETS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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About the NYT Mini Crossword

The New York Times Mini is a free, 5×5 (sometimes larger) bite-size version of the paper's famous crossword, edited by Joel Fagliano. It publishes a fresh grid every day and is built for a fast solve — most players finish in a minute or two — which is exactly why a single tricky clue stands out. Because the Mini leans on everyday, current references, the answers are usually common words once the wordplay clicks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “"___ not and say we did!"”?

The answer is LETS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"___ not and say we did!"”?

4 letters: LETS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 16, 2025, at 8-Across.

Can “"___ not and say we did!"” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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