USA TODAY Crossword · 55-Across · 10 letters
“Not my journey, but good for you” USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 5, 2026
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Phrase cue
Use a three-word response that acknowledges a choice without saying you share it.
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Answer
Why these words complete it
IRESPECTIT captures both halves of the quotation: the speaker distances themself from the choice but responds without criticism. The three-word phrase is entered without spaces or punctuation.
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The quotation calls for a tactful spoken response rather than a dictionary synonym.
What the completed phrase means
I respect it is a conversational expression acknowledging another person's choice without adopting it oneself.
Where this clue appeared
55-Across in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for September 5, 2026.
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