The New York Times Crossword · 6-Across · 4 letters

"It's yours!" The New York Times Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 30, 2026

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Phrase cue

Think of the four-letter word an auctioneer says after accepting a bid.

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Answer

SOLD

Why these words complete it

SOLD is what an auctioneer or seller may announce to mean “It's yours!” The quotation marks call for the equivalent spoken declaration, not a literal possession adjective.

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The phrase frame

Quotation marks and the exclamation point suggest a short announcement made when a sale is completed.

What the completed phrase means

Sold is the declaration that an item has been purchased or awarded to a buyer.

Where this clue appeared

6-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 30, 2026.

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