Precursor to a clarifying remark

The answer to “Precursor to a clarifying remark” in the New York Times crossword is IMEAN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 24, 2025, a Sunday puzzle, at 45-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.

“Precursor to a clarifying remark” answer

IMEAN (5 letters)

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Why the answer is IMEAN

IMEAN is the 5-letter solution that fits "Precursor to a clarifying remark" in the NYT Crossword crossword on August 24, 2025 (45-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Precursor to a clarifying remark” appeared?

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August 24, 2025 (most recent) → IMEAN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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