Informal negation WSJ Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Informal negation" is AINT.
The clue 'Informal negation' refers to a casual or colloquial way of saying 'is not' or 'are not.' 'Ain't' is a common contraction used in informal speech to negate verbs.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on October 25, 2025.
Ain't is a contraction used informally to mean 'is not,' 'are not,' 'has not,' or 'have not.'
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The clue “Informal negation” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated October 25 2025, the definitive 4-letter answer is: AINT.
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