51 Across
NYT Daily • August 26, 2025
That's unbelievable!
Answer:
LIE
Hint:
It’s a three-letter word for something told to deceive rather than convince.
Explanation:
The clue "That's unbelievable!" hints at something that isn’t true, which directly points to the word "LIE." It plays on the double meaning—both as a false statement and as an exclamation of shock ("That’s a lie!"). The answer is short and fits the tone of disbelief in the clue.