“You couldn’t mean ME?” NYT Crossword Clue Answer on July 19, 2024
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Updated Jul 19, 2024
“You couldn’t mean ME?” NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to “You couldn’t mean ME?” NYT for the July 19, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle.
Hints
- Answer Contains 3 letters.
- Start with M and end with I.
- Possible solutions are MCI,MRI,MOI.
Answer
The answer to the “You couldn’t mean ME?” NYT crossword clue is "MOI."
The crossword clue "You couldn’t mean ME?" with the answer "MOI" refers to the French word for "me." In English, this phrase is often used humorously or with a touch of exaggerated surprise or indignation to imply disbelief that the speaker is being referred to or considered for something.
The use of "moi" instead of the English "me" adds a playful, sometimes pretentious tone, as if to emphasize the speaker’s mock shock or incredulity in a dramatic way. This kind of phrasing is frequently employed in comedic contexts to heighten the humor of the situation, drawing on the perceived elegance or sophistication of French to contrast with the speaker's reaction.
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