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Not take "no" for an answer NYT Crossword Clue

18D | 6 letters

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INSIST

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Why This Answer Fits

INSIST is the 6-letter answer for the clue "Not take "no" for an answer". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 18D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: INSIST in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • INSIST has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 18D.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 6-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Not take "no" for an answer", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 6-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 18D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 18D
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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