The New York Times Crossword · 10-Across · 4 letters
Act all teenagerly, say The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 26, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use a four-letter verb for sulking gloomily.
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Why it fits
MOPE fits the clue's humorous stereotype of a teenager acting gloomy and withdrawn.
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The invented adverb "teenagerly" and qualifier "say" signal a playful example.
Answer meaning
To mope is to behave in a listless or dejected way.
Where this clue appeared
10-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 26, 2026.
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