What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Say it ain't so!" from August 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Say it ain't so!”

This clue appeared as 20-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DENY

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Say it ain't so!” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on August 29, 2026 as 20-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with Y.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for August 29, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Say it ain't so!” clue?+

The answer is DENY (4 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of August 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

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