Crossword clue

“"Ha! Betcha didn't see that coming!"”

This clue appeared as 30-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
FOOLEDYOU
Letters9
Starts withF
Ends withU
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 23, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Ha! Betcha didn't see that coming!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 23, 2026 as 30-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with F and ends with U, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Ha! Betcha didn't see that coming!"” clue?+

The answer is FOOLEDYOU (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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