Not lease, say Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. have ownership or possession of
(adjective)
1. belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SAY (verb)
1. have or contain a certain wording or form
2. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
SAY (noun)
1. the chance to speak
LEASE (verb)
1. grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
2. let for money
LEASE (noun)
1. the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect
2. property that is leased or rented out or let

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More NYT Crossword (1/20/2026) Answers

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Down

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