The New York Times Crossword · 17-Across · 15 letters

Nay sayers The New York Times Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed September 6, 2026

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Imagine the chair of a meeting asking opponents to identify themselves.

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Answer

ALLTHOSEAGAINST

How the trick resolves

ALLTHOSEAGAINST treats nay sayers as the people who vote against a motion, not merely habitual pessimists. The long entry expands the procedural side of saying nay.

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The turn in the clue

Nay is read as a formal vote, turning sayers into the opposing group.

The answer in plain English

All those against is a call for everyone opposed to a proposal to register a vote.

Where this clue appeared

17-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for September 5, 2026.

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