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NYT Daily ? September 16, 2025

Non's opposite

Answer:

OUI

Hint:

Think of the French word you’d say when agreeing to something delicious, like a croissant or macaron.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the French word "non," which means "no." Its opposite in French is "oui," meaning "yes." The answer is straightforward once you recognize the language switch—no wordplay, just a direct translation. It’s a common trick in crosswords to test basic foreign words.

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When a clue says 'informally,' 'slangily,' or 'casually,' think slang, clipped forms, or texting abbreviations. Try the short casual word you'd use in speech or a message.

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