“Beats me!” NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? I
2 ? V
3 ? E
4 ? N
5 ? O
6 ? I
7 ? D
8 ? E
9 ? A
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      Hint 1

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      When you're in the dark about something, this phrase might come to mind.

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      meaning
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      I have no idea is an informal expression used to indicate a lack of knowledge or understanding about something.

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      The phrase "Beats me!" is an informal expression used to indicate that someone has no knowledge or understanding of something. The answer, '?????????,' is a colloquial way of saying 'I have no idea,' which directly corresponds to the meaning of the clue.

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “”Beats me!”” in the New York Times puzzle January 9 2026 is IVENOIDEA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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