Crossword clue
“Polite refusal”
This clue appeared as 90-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
NOSIRLetters5
Starts withN
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Polite refusal” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 7, 2026 as 90-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Polite refusal” clue?+
The answer is NOSIR (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 7, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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