"If you don't believe me …"

ASKANYONE

Think of a phrase you might say to challenge someone’s doubt by suggesting they verify with others. The answer is a single word combining "ask" and a general term for people.

The clue plays on the common phrase "If you don’t believe me, ask anyone," which is often said to emphasize that something is widely known or true. The answer "ASKANYONE" takes that literal suggestion and combines it into a single word, turning the phrase into a direct instruction. It’s a straightforward example of how crossword clues sometimes repurpose everyday expressions by removing spaces or tweaking phrasing. The humor comes from the idea that the answer is hiding in plain sight within the clue itself.