"___ just say . . ."

Latest answer — September 21, 2026

37 Down

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Clue explained

The phrase “Let’s just say...” introduces a tentative or euphemistic statement. In the grid, the apostrophe is omitted, so LET’S is entered as LETS.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom
Two people having a conversation, with one speaking cautiously.

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This clue's Monday, September 21, 2026 appearance

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The answer to "___ just say . . ." in the USA Today crossword is LETS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on September 21, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 37-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.

"___ just say . . ."” answer

LETS (4 letters)

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is LETS.

What does LETS mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of LETS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • not prevent or forbid; allow
  • used in the imperative to formulate various expressions
  • allow someone to have the use of (a room or property) in return for regular payments

When else has “"___ just say . . ."” appeared?

USA Today 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 21, 2026 (most recent) LETS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “"___ just say . . ."”?

The answer is LETS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on September 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"___ just say . . ."”?

4 letters: LETS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today crossword on September 21, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 37-Down.

Can “"___ just say . . ."” have a different answer?

Yes — USA Today 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 USA Today answers?

The full grid for September 21, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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