The New York Times Crossword · 16-Across · 4 letters

Meaning of “vidi,” in Caesar’s boast The New York Times Crossword clue

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Translate the middle verb in Julius Caesar’s three-part boast into English.

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ISAW

Why this is the right reference

Julius Caesar’s phrase “Veni, vidi, vici” means “I came, I saw, I conquered.” The clue asks specifically for the middle verb, so the grid entry is ISAW.

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Who or what the answer is

The English translation of the Latin verb “vidi”: “I saw.”

Where this clue appeared

16-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 18, 2026.

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