Polite rejection at a dance ... or a hint to each half of the answers to the starred clues Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Polite rejection at a dance ... or a hint to each half of the answers to the starred clues”
THE ANSWER
IMTAKEN
The answer to “Polite rejection at a dance ... or a hint to each half of the answers to the starred clues” is IMTAKEN.
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NYT Crossword September 8 2025IMTAKENFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Polite rejection at a dance ... or a hint to each half of the answers to the starred clues” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on September 8 2025. The verified answer is a 7 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Imtaken in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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