“Word on either side of "or no"” crossword clue
Answer
D
E
A
L
••••DEAL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Word on either side of "or no"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 18, 2026, where it runs at 1 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 18, 2026 grid1ABit of regal headwear6 ltrs›19ATotal6 ltrs›23ALike the Gospel of Mark, sequentially?12 ltrs›26AMatriarch of six of the 12 tribes of Israel4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 18, 20267ASinger Horne4 ltrs›11ADevelops alopecia8 ltrs›20A2022 World Series champ5 ltrs›22ACollege town nicknamed "A2"8 ltrs›25AConcert lineups8 ltrs›27AMake a choice3 ltrs›28ATrouble3 ltrs›30A1982 film whose name is a security program4 ltrs›
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