“Emphatic rejection” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••HECKNO
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HECKNO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Emphatic rejection”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 18, 2025, where it runs at 16 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 February 18, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 18, 2025 grid8DPlace for blush (or for a blush)5 ltrs›9DTitle for M.L.K., for short3 ltrs›10DGlide around on a rink8 ltrs›11D"The ___ the limit!"4 ltrs›12DPrivy to4 ltrs›13D___-chef4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 4, 2025NYT Crossword11 Down•••••GODNOFeb 18, 2025NYT Crossword16 Across••••••HECKNOOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••HECKNO6 ltrs
•••••GODNO5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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