Words of affirmation Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Words of affirmation” from the New York Times crossword of October 2, 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, OCTOBER 2, 2026
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YESES is the answer to “Words of affirmation”. It means to give an affirmative reply to.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To give an affirmative reply to.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ESSYE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Votes for the motion”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on February 12, 2026, November 28, 2025, April 16, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Words of affirmation”?
YESES, 5 letters: to give an affirmative reply to.
When was “Words of affirmation” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of October 2, 2026, and 3 more times before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with Y.