The New York Times Crossword · 33-Down · 6 letters

“Oh, buzz off” The New York Times Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 19, 2026

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The entry is a blunt two-word comeback, entered without a space.

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Answer

BITEME

How the short form works

BITE ME is an informal comeback with the same dismissive force as “buzz off.” Crossword grids remove the space, producing the six-letter entry BITEME.

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Abbreviation or register signal

Quotation marks present spoken dialogue, while the casual wording signals slang.

Expanded meaning

A rude, defiant retort telling someone to go away or stop bothering the speaker.

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33-Down in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 18, 2026.

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