search icon
menu icon
Today's Crosswords chevron down icon
Today's Word Games chevron down icon
Word Solver
Brain Test
Mag
Contact Us

“It ___ it ain’t” WSJ Crossword Clue

Home » WSJ Crossword
By Narcissa Kh /

Crossword Answer

1 ? I
2 ? S
3 ? A
4 ? N
5 ? D
light icon Hint

Interactive Solver for “It ___ it ain’t” Crossword Clue

Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.

Your Answer 5 Letter
    Current guess: —
    Letter Pool
      Need a helpful nudge?

      Unlock the puzzle's secrets with Daze's progressive hints!

      Hint 1

      hint
      light icon eye-off icon Reveal Hint

      Consider the dual nature of existence and contradiction in a single phrase.

      Hint 2

      meaning
      light icon eye-off icon Reveal Hint

      A combination of '????? 'and,' used in informal expressions to convey acceptance of reality.

      Hint 3

      explanation
      light icon eye-off icon Reveal Hint

      The clue is a play on the phrase 'It is what it ????? it ain't what it ain't.' The answer combines '????? 'AND' to reflect the duality of the statement, capturing both the affirmative and negative aspects.

      WSJ Crossword November 7 2025 Answers

      Across

      1A
      Stuff that might stick to your ribs Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SAUCE
      light icon Hint
      6A
      Golfer’s attempt to impress Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SWING
      light icon Hint
      11A
      The Vikings play in it Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NFC
      light icon Hint
      14A
      Social climate Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ETHOS
      light icon Hint
      15A
      Teegarden in “Friday Night Lights” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AIMEE
      light icon Hint
      16A
      Studied time Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ERA
      light icon Hint
      17A
      Took the Fifth, say Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer REFUSEDTOANSWER
      light icon Hint
      20A
      Düsseldorf direction Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NORD
      light icon Hint
      21A
      Bill addition Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RIDER
      light icon Hint
      22A
      Big reason one would not stay up late Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer REST
      light icon Hint

      Down

      1D
      To be, to Bolivians Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SER
      light icon Hint
      2D
      Had apples, raisins or lemons Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ATE
      light icon Hint
      3D
      Channels above 13, once Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer UHF
      light icon Hint
      4D
      It may precede the Enterprise’s departure Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer COUNTDOWN
      light icon Hint
      5D
      “Put a tiger in your tank!” brand Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ESSO
      light icon Hint
      6D
      Where cowboys are most comfortable Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SADDLE
      light icon Hint
      7D
      Cleverness Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WIT
      light icon Hint
      8D
      “Here’s what I think…” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IMO
      light icon Hint
      9D
      Teacher’s org. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NEA
      light icon Hint
      10D
      Film category Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GENRE
      light icon Hint
      11D
      Guy learning to change diapers Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer NEWDAD
      light icon Hint
      12D
      Not restricted from Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer FREETO
      light icon Hint
      13D
      Stephen King’s first novel Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CARRIE
      light icon Hint
      18D
      Rowing machine unit Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ERG
      light icon Hint
      19D
      Gentleman Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SIR
      light icon Hint
      22D
      Fink Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RAT
      light icon Hint
      23D
      That, in Toledo Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ESO
      light icon Hint
      24D
      H.H. Munro, to fans Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SAKI
      light icon Hint
      26D
      Narrative poem of 1321 Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer INFERNO
      light icon Hint
      27D
      Period in office Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TERM
      light icon Hint
      28D
      Overused phrase Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TROPE
      light icon Hint
      30D
      Dubaian, often Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ORAB
      light icon Hint
      34D
      “It ___ it ain’t” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ISAND
      light icon Hint
      36D
      ___-bitsy Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ITSY
      light icon Hint
      37D
      Where to snooze on a cruise Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DECKCHAIR
      light icon Hint
      39D
      Rend Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TEAR
      light icon Hint
      40D
      Beach blocker Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DUNE
      light icon Hint
      43D
      Palme ___ (Cannes prize) Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DOR
      light icon Hint
      44D
      Dominate totally on, as Nadal serving Wimbledon’s early rounds Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OWN
      light icon Hint
      45D
      Threadbare Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SHABBY
      light icon Hint
      47D
      Early radio part Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TRIODE
      light icon Hint
      49D
      Norm and Cliff at Cheers, say Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer USUALS
      light icon Hint
      52D
      “Be there soon” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OTW
      light icon Hint
      53D
      Weapon tended to by a squire Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LANCE
      light icon Hint
      54D
      Narrow waterway: Abbr. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STR
      light icon Hint
      58D
      Blind as ___ Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ABAT
      light icon Hint
      60D
      Wailing instrument Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SAX
      light icon Hint
      62D
      Garnet or ruby Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GEM
      light icon Hint
      63D
      “Today” rival, familiarly Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GMA
      light icon Hint
      64D
      Visitors from other galaxies Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ETS
      light icon Hint
      65D
      Writer Sandra Tsing ___ Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LOH
      light icon Hint

      Clue Analysis

      The clue ““It ___ it ain’t”” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated November 7 2025, the definitive 5-letter answer is: ISAND.

      Expert Tip: When you’re stuck, try to analyze the structure of the clue itself. Is it a direct definition, a pun, a fill-in-the-blank, or a pop culture reference? Identifying the type of clue you’re dealing with is a key skill for improving your solving speed.

      Finished the WSJ Puzzle? Check out this link for future puzzles:

      Play the Official Game

      Your Questions, Answered by Experts.

      At Daze Puzzle, we understand that every clue is a puzzle within a larger puzzle. Our team of dedicated human experts and puzzle lovers solves these challenges daily to help you succeed. Below, we answer common questions about this specific clue.

      “It ___ it ain’t” Crossword Clue

      Today's Crossword Answers

      Want more help on other popular crossword puzzles? Try it now!
      Today's Crosswords Answers Today's Word Games Daze Puzzle Tools About Us