NYT Ain’t how it should be? (5) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from October 07, 2024
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Updated Oct 07, 2024
Ain’t how it should be? (5) NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Ain’t how it should be? (5) NYT for the October 07, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with A and end with T, and the possible solutions are ABBOT, ABEAT, ARENT.
The answer is ARENT.
The crossword clue "Ain’t how it should be?" with the answer "ARENT" refers to the contraction of "are not," which plays on the double meaning of the phrase. The word "ain't" is commonly used in informal English to mean "are not," implying a sense of something being incorrect or not in line with expectations.
Thus, the clue cleverly suggests that if something "ain't" as it should be, it inherently suggests that it "aren't" correct, making the answer a fitting solution that captures both the essence of the phrase and the playful nature of language in crossword puzzles.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on October 07, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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