What is the answer to "Say it ain't so!" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Say it ain't so!" is DENY (4 letters).

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Say it ain't so! NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 29, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

DENY

4 letters · Down · last seen August 29, 2026

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