"You're ___ something!"

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ONTO completes the phrase “You’re onto something!”, meaning you have discovered or correctly suspected something. The answer is the preposition required by the quoted idiom.

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Across

  1. 1Popular tablets
  2. 6Big name in food wholesale
  3. 11"Exit full screen" key
  4. 14Still in bed
  5. 15Just peachy
  6. 16By way of
  7. 17Psychedelic rock band with the 2003 tune "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1," with "the"
  8. 19Sam-___ (Seuss character)
  9. 20No rookie
  10. 21Missions, in brief
  11. 22Red denizen of Sesame Street
  12. 23Problem for a plumber
  13. 25Lollygag
  14. 27Against
  15. 30German film composer who wrote "Cornfield Chase" and "Time"
  16. 35Things to be mowed
  17. 37Passage ceremonies
  18. 38Word with cutie or sweetie
  19. 39Mario's video game brother
  20. 40Goat's bleat
  21. 41Scold
  22. 43Hosp. areas with gurneys
  23. 44In a cheery manner
  24. 46Tender spots
  25. 47Hip-hop group that wrote "C.R.E.A.M." and "Protect Ya Neck"
  26. 50Trifling
  27. 51"... or ___!" (threat)
  28. 52Opinion, informally
  29. 54Alternative to truth
  30. 56"Abso-freakin-lutely!"
  31. 59Big export of Myanmar
  32. 63Ingredient in a Dark 'n' Stormy
  33. 64First Chinese government to establish a permanent standing navy ... or a hint to 17-, 30- and 47-Across
  34. 66Portfolio portion, in brief
  35. 67Peripheral
  36. 68Religion of the Maldives
  37. 69"There, there" accompanier
  38. 70Stash away
  39. 71Prey for polar bears

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  1. 1Deets
  2. 2Opinion survey
  3. 3Ever so slightly
  4. 4Bit of Chinese food
  5. 5Steeple topper
  6. 6Droop
  7. 7"This is probably dumb but I'm doing it anyway" hashtag
  8. 8Go past
  9. 9Flip over, as a boat
  10. 10Yiddish laments
  11. 11The Soviet Union, to Reagan
  12. 12Thailand, before 1939
  13. 13Military wear, for short
  14. 18Head of a noted animal rescue project
  15. 22Stately tree
  16. 24Like a comeuppance, perhaps
  17. 26LPs and 45s
  18. 27"I'll ___ it"
  19. 28Island that's the world's third-smallest country, after Vatican City and Monaco
  20. 29People hold complicated positions on it
  21. 31Singer Horan of One Direction
  22. 32Patronize, as a hotel
  23. 33Duck down
  24. 34Angel ___, holder of the W.N.B.A. single-season record for offensive rebounds
  25. 36Stop and Yield
  26. 42Headquarters
  27. 45Got too old
  28. 48Pub drink
  29. 49___ a soul
  30. 53Mila of "That '70s Show"
  31. 54What icicles do
  32. 55Field you can feel, maybe
  33. 57"You're ___ something!"
  34. 58Longtime Disney boss Bob
  35. 60Cuba, por ejemplo
  36. 61And other authors: Abbr.
  37. 62Jazz singer Sylvia
  38. 64Castaway's call
  39. 65"Dr." from Compton

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Popular tablets — Answer: IPADS. Hint: These sleek touchscreen devices are popular for browsing, apps, and more. 📱
  2. 6. Big name in food wholesale — Answer: SYSCO. Hint: Think of the giant distributor that keeps restaurants and cafeterias stocked. 🍽️
  3. 11. "Exit full screen" key — Answer: ESC. Hint: Press this key to leave full-screen mode in a hurry 🖥️
  4. 14. Still in bed — Answer: NOTUP. Hint: Describes someone who hasn’t risen for the day yet 😴
  5. 15. Just peachy — Answer: AOKAY. Hint: A breezy way to say everything is perfectly fine 🍑
  6. 16. By way of — Answer: VIA. Hint: Think about a path or route to get somewhere! 🚶‍♂️
  7. 17. Psychedelic rock band with the 2003 tune "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1," with "the" — Answer: FLAMINGLIPS. Hint: Think of the colorful Oklahoma psych-rock group behind this quirky sci-fi battle song. 🎸
  8. 19. Sam-___ (Seuss character) — Answer: IAM. Hint: This cheerful Dr. Seuss character insists he likes green eggs and ham. 🍳
  9. 20. No rookie — Answer: OLDPRO. Hint: Think of someone seasoned and highly experienced rather than new to the game. 🎯
  10. 21. Missions, in brief — Answer: OPS. Hint: A snappy abbreviation for undertakings or assignments. 🎯
  11. 22. Red denizen of Sesame Street — Answer: ELMO. Hint: Think of Sesame Street’s cheerful, giggly red Muppet with the famously high-pitched voice. 🧸
  12. 23. Problem for a plumber — Answer: LEAK. Hint: It’s an unwanted drip that can turn a small repair into a big mess 🔧
  13. 25. Lollygag — Answer: IDLE. Hint: Take your sweet time instead of getting anything done. 🐌
  14. 27. Against — Answer: ANTI. Hint: It's a prefix often found in words that mean opposition or contrast! ✌️
  15. 30. German film composer who wrote "Cornfield Chase" and "Time" — Answer: HANSZIMMER. Hint: Think of the German maestro behind the sweeping scores of *Interstellar* and *Inception* 🎬
  16. 35. Things to be mowed — Answer: LAWNS. Hint: These grassy patches may need a trim on a sunny weekend. 🌱
  17. 37. Passage ceremonies — Answer: RITES. Hint: These formal traditions often mark milestones like birth, adulthood, marriage, or death. 🎉
  18. 38. Word with cutie or sweetie — Answer: PIE. Hint: A cozy term of endearment that can follow either nickname 💕
  19. 39. Mario's video game brother — Answer: LUIGI. Hint: Think of the green-clad plumber who often joins Mario on mushroom-filled adventures 🍄
  20. 40. Goat's bleat — Answer: MAA. Hint: Think of the short sound a goat makes when it wants attention 🐐
  21. 41. Scold — Answer: CHIDE. Hint: Offer a sharp verbal reprimand when someone crosses the line. 😠
  22. 43. Hosp. areas with gurneys — Answer: ORS. Hint: Think of hospital spaces where patients are wheeled in for surgery. 🏥
  23. 44. In a cheery manner — Answer: GAILY. Hint: With a bright, happy spirit rather than a gloomy one 😊
  24. 46. Tender spots — Answer: SORES. Hint: These painful areas can really dampen your day! 😖
  25. 47. Hip-hop group that wrote "C.R.E.A.M." and "Protect Ya Neck" — Answer: WUTANGCLAN. Hint: Think of the legendary Staten Island collective behind two iconic 1990s rap tracks. 🎤
  26. 50. Trifling — Answer: MERE. Hint: It describes something so insignificant that it barely seems worth mentioning. 🪶
  27. 51. "... or ___!" (threat) — Answer: ELSE. Hint: A threatening ultimatum that means “otherwise” ⚠️
  28. 52. Opinion, informally — Answer: TAKE. Hint: A casual word for your personal viewpoint or perspective. 💭
  29. 54. Alternative to truth — Answer: DARE. Hint: In the classic party game, it’s the challenge you choose instead of answering honestly. 🎲
  30. 56. "Abso-freakin-lutely!" — Answer: DOI. Hint: An emphatic, slangy way to say “yes,” with extra enthusiasm. ✅
  31. 59. Big export of Myanmar — Answer: RUBIES. Hint: These prized red gemstones are mined extensively in this Southeast Asian country. 💎
  32. 63. Ingredient in a Dark 'n' Stormy — Answer: RUM. Hint: This tropical cocktail gets its kick from a sugarcane spirit often paired with ginger beer. 🍹
  33. 64. First Chinese government to establish a permanent standing navy ... or a hint to 17-, 30- and 47-Across — Answer: SONGDYNASTY. Hint: Think of the Chinese ruling house credited with creating the country’s first permanent standing navy and linking the longer entries together. ⚓
  34. 66. Portfolio portion, in brief — Answer: IRA. Hint: Think of a tax-advantaged retirement account that can hold investments. 💰
  35. 67. Peripheral — Answer: OUTER. Hint: Think of something located at the edge rather than in the center. 🔍
  36. 68. Religion of the Maldives — Answer: ISLAM. Hint: Think of the faith practiced by the vast majority of people in this Indian Ocean archipelago. 🌊
  37. 69. "There, there" accompanier — Answer: PAT. Hint: A gentle comforting gesture often goes with these soothing words. 🤗
  38. 70. Stash away — Answer: STORE. Hint: Put something somewhere safely for later use 📦
  39. 71. Prey for polar bears — Answer: SEALS. Hint: These marine mammals often surface through Arctic sea ice and are a favorite meal for polar bears. 🦭

Down

  1. 1. Deets — Answer: INFO. Hint: Think of the details or scoop someone shares with you. 🗒️
  2. 2. Opinion survey — Answer: POLL. Hint: A quick way to measure what a group thinks 📊
  3. 3. Ever so slightly — Answer: ATAD. Hint: Just a tiny bit, like the smallest extra pinch in a recipe. 🥄
  4. 4. Bit of Chinese food — Answer: DUMPLING. Hint: A tasty little parcel filled with meat or vegetables makes this a beloved takeout treat. 🥟
  5. 5. Steeple topper — Answer: SPIRE. Hint: Think of the pointed crown rising from a church tower. ⛪
  6. 6. Droop — Answer: SAG. Hint: Think of how your spirits might do when you're feeling down! 😌
  7. 7. "This is probably dumb but I'm doing it anyway" hashtag — Answer: YOLO. Hint: A playful hashtag for taking a risky leap despite knowing better. 😅
  8. 8. Go past — Answer: SKIP. Hint: Move beyond something without stopping there. 🚶
  9. 9. Flip over, as a boat — Answer: CAPSIZE. Hint: What a boat might do when waves knock it off balance 🚤
  10. 10. Yiddish laments — Answer: OYS. Hint: These are Yiddish cries of dismay or sorrow. 😩
  11. 11. The Soviet Union, to Reagan — Answer: EVILEMPIRE. Hint: Recall the dramatic Cold War label Reagan famously gave the Soviet Union. 🧊
  12. 12. Thailand, before 1939 — Answer: SIAM. Hint: This is the former name of the country now known as Thailand. 🇹🇭
  13. 13. Military wear, for short — Answer: CAMO. Hint: A patterned uniform designed to help soldiers blend into their surroundings. 🪖
  14. 18. Head of a noted animal rescue project — Answer: NOAH. Hint: Think of the biblical figure famous for sheltering animals two by two. 🐘
  15. 22. Stately tree — Answer: ELM. Hint: This noble shade tree often lines grand avenues and village greens. 🌳
  16. 24. Like a comeuppance, perhaps — Answer: KARMIC. Hint: It suggests the universe is balancing the scales after someone’s bad deeds. ⚖️
  17. 26. LPs and 45s — Answer: DISCS. Hint: These classic vinyl formats spin on a turntable. 🎶
  18. 27. "I'll ___ it" — Answer: ALLOW. Hint: A relaxed way to say you’ll permit it. 🙂
  19. 28. Island that's the world's third-smallest country, after Vatican City and Monaco — Answer: NAURU. Hint: Think of a tiny Pacific island nation once famed for phosphate mining. 🌴
  20. 29. People hold complicated positions on it — Answer: TWISTERMAT. Hint: It’s the colorful floor game where hands and feet stretch into tangled poses. 🌀
  21. 31. Singer Horan of One Direction — Answer: NIALL. Hint: This Irish vocalist was one of the five members of the boy band behind “What Makes You Beautiful.” 🎤
  22. 32. Patronize, as a hotel — Answer: STAYAT. Hint: Book a room there when you need lodging for the night 🛏️
  23. 33. Duck down — Answer: EIDER. Hint: Think of a northern sea duck prized for its exceptionally soft insulating feathers. 🦆
  24. 34. Angel ___, holder of the W.N.B.A. single-season record for offensive rebounds — Answer: REESE. Hint: Think of the W.N.B.A. star whose relentless work on the glass set the single-season offensive-rebound mark 🏀
  25. 36. Stop and Yield — Answer: SIGNS. Hint: You’ll see these posted along roads to tell drivers what to do. 🛑
  26. 42. Headquarters — Answer: HOMEBASE. Hint: The central place where a team or organization runs its operations 🏢
  27. 45. Got too old — Answer: AGEDOUT. Hint: Became too old or outdated for the occasion 🕰️
  28. 48. Pub drink — Answer: ALE. Hint: A classic fermented drink you might order at a neighborhood tavern 🍺
  29. 49. ___ a soul — Answer: NARY. Hint: This old-fashioned phrase means not even one person was there. 👤
  30. 53. Mila of "That '70s Show" — Answer: KUNIS. Hint: This actress later voiced Meg on Family Guy and married Ashton Kutcher. 🎬
  31. 54. What icicles do — Answer: DRIP. Hint: They slowly release water as they melt. 💧
  32. 55. Field you can feel, maybe — Answer: AURA. Hint: Think of the invisible atmosphere or presence that seems to surround someone or something. ✨
  33. 57. "You're ___ something!" — Answer: ONTO. Hint: A phrase cheering someone who has discovered the truth or found the right lead! 🔍
  34. 58. Longtime Disney boss Bob — Answer: IGER. Hint: Think of the executive who steered Disney through decades of blockbuster growth 🎬
  35. 60. Cuba, por ejemplo — Answer: ISLA. Hint: Es un territorio completamente rodeado de agua. 🌊
  36. 61. And other authors: Abbr. — Answer: ETAL. Hint: This abbreviation means “and others” when listing writers or sources. ✍️
  37. 62. Jazz singer Sylvia — Answer: SYMS. Hint: Think of the mellow-voiced jazz vocalist with a surname that sounds like a neat little abbreviation 🎤
  38. 64. Castaway's call — Answer: SOS. Hint: A stranded sailor’s urgent distress signal. 🚢
  39. 65. "Dr." from Compton — Answer: DRE. Hint: Think of the legendary West Coast hip-hop producer and rapper whose stage name nods to Compton 🎤

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The answer to “"You're ___ something!"” in the New York Times crossword is ONTO — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 11, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 57-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.

“"You're ___ something!"” answer

ONTO (4 letters)

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What is the answer to “"You're ___ something!"”?

The answer is ONTO, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"You're ___ something!"”?

4 letters: ONTO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 11, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 57-Down. Earlier appearances: April 11, 2025 → ONTO.

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