Back talk Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, November 9, 2026 · 1-Across
Appeared in 36 New York Times Crosswords between April 1994 and November 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 9, 2026 · 1-Across · 4 letters
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answer back in an impudent or insolent manner; "don't sass me!"; "The teacher punished the students who were sassing all morning";
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