Crossword clue

“"I need to get a word in!"”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
LETMESAYMYPIECE
Letters15
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 2, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"I need to get a word in!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with L and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"I need to get a word in!"” clue?+

The answer is LETMESAYMYPIECE (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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