Speak rationally Crossword Clue

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SPEAK (verb)
1. exchange thoughts; talk with
2. use language

More NYT Crossword (9/19/2026) Answers

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5. Goes down in estimation

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16. End of a rant, perhaps

17. Geological period

18. Instrument also known as a ukitar

19. Siva ___ (traditional dance named for its country of origin)

20. Runner's goal, maybe

21. Good-for-nothings

23. The very first one was won by a ventriloquist

24. Like much Ikea furniture

26. 'You'll ___ the day . . .'

27. Inhale, so to speak

28. Youngest congressional appointees

33. Some strenuous athletic events, informally

35. "Dog Day Afternoon" director

36. Tibetan title

37. One might be cut off by an orchestra

40. U.S. : reps :: Canada : ___

41. Little

42. Rattled, humorously

44. Not see

46. It's a whole thing

47. Request for assistance from a higher-up?

51. Build up

53. "Sure … that's true …"

54. Saturate

55. "That's good" thinking

56. Fired up again

58. "I'm in!"

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Down

1. Decorates, say

2. Certain father figures

3. Like a person who might prefer platonic relationships

4. Make more understandable

5. Just relax

6. Ijeoma ___, "Be a Revolution" author

7. Chance level right above none

8. 90° from norte

9. Behave

10. Not just a snack

11. Ones who start

12. Following the leader too closely, say

13. Blade that doesn't cut

15. Players who account for a disproportionate amount of a mobile game's revenue, in lingo

22. Intimidating words

24. One might necessitate an override

25. Helen Mirren and Emma Thompson, for two

26. Storytelling device that revises previously established facts, informally

29. [giggle]

30. One might be felt

31. No-talent boss

32. Common sight at a bachelorette party

34. Ocean predator with external teeth

38. Has bad feelings toward

39. Windbag's output

43. Big name in late night

44. Mell Lazarus comic strip that ran for 46 years

45. Preferred, say

47. Heart

48. Connecticut town that lent its name to a tick-borne disease

49. Nobody, say

50. Squad for 14-time All-Star Dirk Nowitzki, to fans

52. Goes down

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