What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Invented something, say" from October 30, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Invented something, say”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

LIED

Letters4

Starts withL

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Invented something, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 30, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Invented something, say” clue?+

The answer is LIED (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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