“"Honest to goodness!"” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••TRULY
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TRULY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Honest to goodness!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 18, 2025, where it runs at 9 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 18, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 18, 2025 grid9ADisneyland transport4 ltrs›15ASteel support for concrete5 ltrs›19ALike the stereotypical gym membership purchased on New Year's Day6 ltrs›23APub drink3 ltrs›27A"You goofball!"10 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Nov 23, 2025NYT Crossword36 Across••••REALApr 27, 2025NYT Crossword66 Down••••REALMar 18, 2025NYT Crossword9 Down•••••TRULYOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••TRULY5 ltrs
••••REAL4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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