“Parent's blunt answer to "Why?"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ISAIDSO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Parent's blunt answer to "Why?"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 22, 2025, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 22, 2025 grid1AIt burns4 ltrs›14AOpposite of 1-Across4 ltrs›17A*Be brave and proud [Iran]10 ltrs›20AA, to a Frankfurter4 ltrs›24A*How some medications are taken [Jordan]8 ltrs›29A"We're out of the woods"7 ltrs›31ABath room3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 22, 20255AWith 11-Down and 58-Across, aphorism about the effect of sudden wealth … or a hint to the answers to the starred clues5 ltrs›10ACulmination4 ltrs›15ACame to be5 ltrs›16AJackson who won 11 N.B.A. championships as head coach4 ltrs›19AFramed item4 ltrs›21A"Star Trek" pilot4 ltrs›23AFrench handle?3 ltrs›27AEinstein, notably6 ltrs›
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