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NYT Daily ? September 20, 2025

"Hell no!"

Answer:

SCREWTHAT

Hint:

This emphatic refusal might be shouted when someone’s had enough of a bad idea—think of a tool combined with a dismissive word.

Explanation:

"Hell no!" is a strong, informal way to reject something, and "screw that" is a matching slang phrase with the same meaning. The answer plays on the idea of swearing for emphasis—both phrases use blunt language to express refusal. It’s a direct, conversational fit where the clue and answer share the same defiant tone.

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General solving tip

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