Overly sentimental, to Brits
Latest answer — September 06, 2026
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Clue explained
TWEE means excessively cute, delicate, or sentimental; it is especially associated with British usage, as the clue signals.
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NYT Crossword
This clue's Sunday, September 06, 2026 appearance
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- 23Flash
- 52Directed
- 68Bad Boys
- 110Angry Men
- 117Pushing off
- 121All together
- 122Obdurate
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- 90John
- 102Hamiltons
- 112Wrap up
- 116Cheap shot?
The answer to “Overly sentimental, to Brits” in the New York Times crossword is TWEE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 6, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 101-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.
“Overly sentimental, to Brits” answer
TWEE (4 letters)
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What does TWEE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of TWEE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental
When else has “Overly sentimental, to Brits” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
September 6, 2026 (most recent) → TWEE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Overly sentimental, to Brits”?
The answer is TWEE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 6, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Overly sentimental, to Brits”?
4 letters: TWEE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 6, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 101-Down.
Can “Overly sentimental, to Brits” 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 September 6, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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