Crossword clue
“Asks oneself "What if?"”
This clue appeared as 30-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MUSESLetters5
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Asks oneself "What if?"” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 18, 2026 as 30-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Asks oneself "What if?"” clue?+
The answer is MUSES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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