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“"__ think so" (polite refusal)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"__ think so" (polite refusal)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter I
Last letter T
I ? ? ? T

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

I D O N T

The answer to “"__ think so" (polite refusal)” is IDONT

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “"__ think so" (polite refusal)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is IDONT — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “"__ think so" (polite refusal)”

What is the answer to “"__ think so" (polite refusal)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IDONT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, March 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"__ think so" (polite refusal)”?

The answer IDONT contains 5 letters.

Was “"__ think so" (polite refusal)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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