What is the answer to "Not shy about speaking one's mind" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Not shy about speaking one's mind" is ASSERTIVE (9 letters).

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Not shy about speaking one's mind NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 30, 2026 puzzle

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ASSERTIVE

9 letters · Down · last seen September 30, 2026

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