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"___ the judge of that" USA TODAY Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 27, 2026

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Phrase cue

Complete the sentence with a contraction meaning "I will" plus a linking verb.

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Answer

ILLBE

Why these words complete it

ILLBE fills the blank with I'LL BE, entered without its apostrophe or space to complete the familiar phrase.

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Quotation marks and the blank indicate an exact spoken expression.

What the completed phrase means

"I'll be the judge of that" is a fixed expression asserting one's authority to decide.

Where this clue appeared

50-Down in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 27, 2026.

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