“Emphatic refusal in Germany” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Emphatic refusal in Germany”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 23, 2026, where it runs at 122 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.