The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TERSE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Like the responses of “yes” or “no” crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TERSE | 100 % | 5 |
Why may TERSE be the right solution?
The word "terse" means brief and to the point. When someone responds with a simple "yes" or "no", their response is typically short and concise, just like the word "terse".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Like the responses of “yes” or “no”
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- question
- yeah
- polar
- answer
- not
- non
- nope
- urim and thummin
- yes-no question
- flip
- just
- right
Crossword Answer definitions
TERSE adjective- (by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
- (by extension) Of manner or speech: abruptly or brusquely short; curt.
- Burnished, polished; fine, smooth; neat, spruce.
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