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"What if we just ... didn't?" NYT Crossword Clue

15A | 10 letters

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HOWABOUTNO

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Why This Answer Fits

HOWABOUTNO is the 10-letter answer for the clue "What if we just ... didn't?". 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 15A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: HOWABOUTNO in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Reference clue.
HOWABOUTNO has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 15A.

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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 10-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "What if we just ... didn't?", 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 10-letter slot.
At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
This clue appears at 15A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.

Position 15A

Answer length 10

Puzzle type Daily

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Clue History

June 27, 2026 Daily / 15A / 10 letters

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