Clarifying phrase NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Clarifying phrase” crossword clue is IMEAN (5 letters). We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times and Universal crosswords, most recently on October 6, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
1I2M3E4A5N
Best answers for “Clarifying phrase”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMEAN | 5 | Clarifying phrase |
| 2 | NOTME | 5 | Phrase of denial similar clue |
| 3 | TRITE | 5 | Clichéd and overused, as a phrase similar clue |
| 4 | IDEST | 5 | Latin phrase shortened to i.e. similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Clarifying phrase Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Clarifying phrase crossword clue?
IMEAN is the 5-letter answer to the “Clarifying phrase” crossword clue.
When was the Clarifying phrase crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of October 6, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Clarifying phrase crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with NOTME (“Phrase of denial”), TRITE (“Clichéd and overused, as a phrase”), IDEST (“Latin phrase shortened to i.e.”).