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.

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