Say it ain't so Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Say it ain't so” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of March 8, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026
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DENY is the answer to “Say it ain't so”. It means to declare to be untrue.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To declare to be untrue.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EDYN.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Refuse to admit”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Say it ain't so”?
DENY, 4 letters: to declare to be untrue.
When was “Say it ain't so” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of March 8, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with D.