The New York Times Crossword · 33-Down · 6 letters
“Oh, buzz off” The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 19, 2026
Answer
BITEME
Why BITEME fits
BITE ME is an informal comeback with the same dismissive force as “buzz off.” Crossword grids remove the space, producing the six-letter entry BITEME.
Clue signal
Quotation marks present spoken dialogue, while the casual wording signals slang.
BITEME meaning
A rude, defiant retort telling someone to go away or stop bothering the speaker.
Where this clue appeared
33-Down in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 18, 2026.
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