Crispy, say Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Crispy, say” from the New York Times crossword of June 28, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JUNE 28, 2026
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BURNT is the answer to “Crispy, say”. It means to destroy by fire.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To destroy by fire.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: UTRBN.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Beyond well-done”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Crispy, say”?
BURNT, 5 letters: to destroy by fire.
When was “Crispy, say” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of June 28, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with B.