Crossword clue

“Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
NAYSAYER
Letters8
Starts withN
Ends withR
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 17, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 17, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with N and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer” clue?+

The answer is NAYSAYER (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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