Contraction that’s a homophone of 20-Across NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword December 11 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Contraction that's a homophone of 20-Across" is ILL.
The clue refers to a contraction that sounds like the answer to 20-Across. The word 'I'll' (short for 'I will') is a homophone of 'ill,' meaning they sound the same but have different meanings.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 11, 2025.
Ill means not in good health or feeling unwell.
Laid up, Off work, perhaps, “___ say!”, Not feeling well, Out of sorts
The answer to “Contraction that’s a homophone of 20-Across” in the New York Times puzzle December 11 2025 is ILL. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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