NYT Crossword

"You've gotta be kidding me!" NYT Crossword Clue

29A | 11 letters

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OHCOMEONNOW

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Why This Answer Fits

OHCOMEONNOW is the 11-letter answer for the clue "You've gotta be kidding me!". 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 29A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: OHCOMEONNOW in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • OHCOMEONNOW has 11 letters, matching the required slot for 29A.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into an 11-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "You've gotta be kidding me!", 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 an 11-letter slot.
  • At 11 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 29A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 29A
Answer length 11
Puzzle type Daily
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