Emphatic refusal in Germany

Latest answer — August 23, 2026

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A sign or graphic displaying the German word for no.

Clue explained

NIE means “no” in German and can serve as an emphatic refusal. The clue’s “in Germany” indicates a translation into German.

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The answer to “Emphatic refusal in Germany” in the New York Times crossword is NIE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 23, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 122-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.

“Emphatic refusal in Germany” answer

NIE (3 letters)

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When else has “Emphatic refusal in Germany” appeared?

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August 23, 2026 (most recent) → NIE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Emphatic refusal in Germany”?

The answer is NIE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Emphatic refusal in Germany”?

3 letters: NIE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 23, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 122-Down.

Can “Emphatic refusal in Germany” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times 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.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for August 23, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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