What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Talks in an unserious way" from June 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Talks in an unserious way”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

JIVES

Letters5

Starts withJ

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 29, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Talks in an unserious way” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 29, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with J and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Talks in an unserious way” clue?+

The answer is JIVES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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