“Parent's declaration in response to defiance” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ISAYSO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Parent's declaration in response to defiance”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 12, 2026, where it runs at 50 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Jan 12, 2026 grid47ARhyming advice to a renter of VHS tapes12 ltrs›53ASmooched6 ltrs›59ALiquid that circulates in a plant3 ltrs›64ARhyming advice to a procrastinator16 ltrs›68ALock of hair5 ltrs›71AHandle, as matters5 ltrs›
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Jan 12, 20261AIntimidate, with "out"5 ltrs›6ABird's dramatic dive5 ltrs›11APlace to store a lawn mower4 ltrs›15AHawaiian greeting5 ltrs›16A___ cold brew5 ltrs›17AConcluding part of a song4 ltrs›18ARhyming advice to a spitting talker16 ltrs›21A"Halt!"4 ltrs›
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