What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "It's not said seriously" from September 23, 2025?

Crossword clue

“It's not said seriously”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

JEST

Letters4

Starts withJ

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “It's not said seriously” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 23, 2025 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with J and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It's not said seriously” clue?+

The answer is JEST (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 23, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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