NYT Crossword

Don't believe it NYT Crossword Clue

1A | 3 letters

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Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 3 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Don't believe it", so spelling and context are important.
Short entries are sensitive to crossings; one wrong letter can produce several plausible-looking answers.
This clue appears at 1A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.

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LIE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

LIE is the 3-letter answer for "Don't believe it" in the NYT Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.

Grid entry: LIE in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _.
Clue type: Reference clue.
This is Across at 1A, so use the Down crossings to confirm LIE.
LIE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 1A.

Answer history

Other NYT Crossword Clues Using LIE

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Position 1A

Answer length 3

Puzzle type Daily

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Extra Notes for This Clue

Reference

Reference Notes

This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Don't believe it", so spelling and context are important.

Trap

Common Trap

Short entries are sensitive to crossings; one wrong letter can produce several plausible-looking answers.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 1A, so use the Down crossings to confirm LIE.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 3 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

Clue History

May 6, 2026 Daily / 1A / 3 letters

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