Scottish negative Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Scottish negative” from the New York Times crossword of January 12, 2026? It has 3 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, JANUARY 12, 2026
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NAE is the answer to “Scottish negative”. It means a negative reply.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A negative reply.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EAN.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Denial in Aberdeen”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on July 20, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Scottish negative”?
NAE, 3 letters: a negative reply.
When was “Scottish negative” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 12, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with N.