22 Across

NYT Daily • September 2, 2025

Rejections

Answer:

NOS

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Rejections" is a straightforward clue where the answer is a simple, informal way to say "no." The word "NOS" works because it’s slang for multiple refusals—think of someone shaking their head and saying "no, no, no." It’s a short, punchy answer that fits the idea of quick or repeated rejections.

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