Opposite of "nay"

Latest answer — September 28, 2026

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Clue explained

YEA is the affirmative counterpart to “nay,” especially in a vote or formal response. The answer is the traditional spelling rather than the homophone “yeah.”

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Definition
A formal vote contrasting yea and nay choices

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This clue's Monday, September 28, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Opposite of "nay"” in the New York Times Mini crossword is YEA — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 28, 2026 at 4-Down. 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.

“Opposite of "nay"” answer

YEA (3 letters)

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What does YEA mean?

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(adverb)

  • yes

When else has “Opposite of "nay"” appeared?

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September 28, 2026 (most recent) → YEA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Opposite of "nay"”?

The answer is YEA, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Opposite of "nay"”?

3 letters: YEA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 28, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “Opposite of "nay"” 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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