“"Their exact words were …"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IQUOTE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Their exact words were …"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 22, 2025, where it runs at 31 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 22, 2025.
Crossing entries
Apr 22, 2025 grid29AGreen Day13 ltrs›34ASwab in a toiletry kit4 ltrs›39AImperatives5 ltrs›42A___ Tomé and Príncipe3 ltrs›43AEarth, Wind & Fire13 ltrs›49ATakes, as a credit card7 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 3, 2026NYT Crossword15 Across••••••IQUOTEApr 22, 2025NYT Crossword31 Down••••••IQUOTEBack to the full Apr 22, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.