The New York Times Crossword · 10-Across · 4 letters
Sarcastic "Sure" The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 30, 2026
Complete the phrase
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Phrase cue
Use a four-letter two-word response that can sound skeptical when delivered dryly.
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Answer
Why these words complete it
IBET matches a skeptical or sarcastic “Sure.” In this tone, the phrase implies “I don't really believe that,” and its space disappears in the grid.
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The explicit tone label reverses the phrase's surface agreement into doubt.
What the completed phrase means
I bet can be used sarcastically to express doubt rather than genuine agreement.
Where this clue appeared
10-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 30, 2026.
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