Crossword clue

“"’Tis entirely likely"”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
IDARESAY
Letters8
Starts withI
Ends withY
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 13, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"’Tis entirely likely"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 13, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with I and ends with Y, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"’Tis entirely likely"” clue?+

The answer is IDARESAY (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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