“"Beats me!"” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••NOIDEA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NOIDEA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Beats me!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 23, 2025, where it runs at 55 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 23, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 23, 2025 grid25DX, Y and Z, but not A, B and C11 ltrs›41DHole-___ (singular feat)5 ltrs›47DOrgan with a distinctive shape6 ltrs›51DPostpone for now5 ltrs›55DRiver through Khartoum4 ltrs›56DLeave out4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 9, 2026NYT Crossword65 Across•••••••••IVENOIDEAJul 23, 2025NYT Crossword55 Across••••••NOIDEAOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••NOIDEA6 ltrs
•••••••••IVENOIDEA9 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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