The New York Times Crossword · 16-Across · 4 letters
Meaning of “vidi,” in Caesar’s boast The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 19, 2026
Answer
ISAW
Why ISAW fits
Julius Caesar’s phrase “Veni, vidi, vici” means “I came, I saw, I conquered.” The clue asks specifically for the middle verb, so the grid entry is ISAW.
Clue signal
The quotation marks isolate one foreign word, and “meaning” asks for its English translation.
ISAW meaning
The English translation of the Latin verb “vidi”: “I saw.”
Where this clue appeared
16-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 18, 2026.
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