‘Opposite of nay’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

Today’s “Opposite of nay” clue on the NYT Mini Crossword had me thinking it was time to revisit some of Shakespeare’s greatest works. “NAY” is a word I haven’t heard in quite a while, and if you haven’t either, this clue can be a tough one to solve.

If you’re unsure what the “Opposite of nay” is, here are some hints to help you piece together the solution and the official answer so you can progress through today’s NYT Mini Crossword.

‘Opposite of nay’ NYT Sept. 20 Mini Crossword hints

• Hint 1: It ends with the letter “A.”
• Hint 2: It’s time to vote and give the final “___” or “NAY.”
• Hint 3: It’s a synonym for “YES.”
• Hint 4: An anagram for this word is “AYE.”

If you aren’t ready to learn the answer, stop here. Don’t proceed until you’re ready to solve this one.

‘Opposite of nay’ NYT Mini answer

The answer for the “Opposite of nay” clue on the Sept. 20 NYT Mini Crossword is “YEA.” This is a simple way of saying yes or a generally affirmative answer, making it the opposite of “NAY.”

‘Opposite of nay’ clue difficulty rating

The “Opposite of nay” clue is a pretty tricky one. I usually spell it “YEAH” instead of “YEA,” so I wasn’t even considering this word as a potential solution. My first guess was “YAY,” but it doesn’t fit here.

Since “NAY” can mean no and “YEA” can mean yes, they are technically opposites, but I think it’s pretty tough to arrive at this conclusion with the hint we’re given. Because of this, I’m giving this clue a four out of five difficulty rating. It’s not one of the absolute hardest clues I’ve seen, but it’s certainly on the more difficult side.

All NYT Mini Crossword Sept. 20 answers

Across

• 1A See who can get there the fastest — RACE
• 5A Comic actor Sandler — ADAM
• 6A Acronym for a pro-housing movement — YIMBY
• 8A Fencing sword — EPEE
• 9A Org. that certifies foods as “Organic” — USDA

Down

• 1D Beam of sunshine — RAY
• 2D French goodbye — ADIEU
• 3D Places where bug juice is served and color wars are waged — CAMPS
• 4D Plant deep (within) — EMBED
• 7D Opposite of nay — YEA

How to play games like the NYT Mini Crossword

The word game fun doesn’t have to end when you finish the Sept. 20 NYT Mini Crossword. For additional puzzles to complete, you may enjoy the LA Times and the Washington Post, which have fairly similar formats.

You can also try something new with the Strands and Spelling Bee word games. These both present some unique kinds of word-based challenges, so they’re a great follow-up when you have done with the crossword but still want to attempt some additional brain teasers.