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“Witticism” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jan 16, 202641 Down3 letters
Answer
M
O
T
•••MOT
3 letters · 41 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Witticism”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 16, 2026, where it runs at 41 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.

Crossing entries

Jan 16, 2026 grid
40ADiverts6 ltrs›43ALeading character on social media?8 ltrs›47AAssume, as costs3 ltrs›

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Jan 16, 2026
1AComing-out party?10 ltrs›11AFinish (up)4 ltrs›15A"Hello-o-o?"10 ltrs›16ADialect featured in the literature of Alice Walker and Toni Morrison, for short4 ltrs›17AScenario calling for self-reliance10 ltrs›18ASummer flier4 ltrs›19AClassic 1926 poem associated with the Harlem Renaissance4 ltrs›20ADo some cleaning4 ltrs›

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