Alternative to truth, in a teenager's game
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 30, 2026
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Alternative to truth, in a teenager's game (4)
Answer
The answer to Alternative to truth, in a teenager's game is Dare (4 letters).
Why does Dare fit this clue?
This clue uses a fill-in-the-blank structure pointing to DARE, referencing the classic party game 'Truth or Dare.' In this game, players choose between answering a personal question truthfully or performing a challenge or stunt. A dare is a challenge that requires someone to do something bold, risky, or embarrassing, often testing courage or willingness to take risks. The clue works by presenting dare as the alternative option when truth is rejected, making it a straightforward reference to this popular teenage social game.
What does Alternative to truth, in a teenager's game mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
alternative
noun
•a choice or option instead of something else
truth
noun
•factual information or reality
teenager
noun
•a person aged between 13 and 19 years old
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 19-down in the New York Times Midi on March 30, 2026, by Aaron Gee and Avery Gee Katz, edited by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Dare mean?
noun
•A challenge to prove courage.
•The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.
•A small fish, the dace.
verb
•To have enough courage (to do something).
•To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
•To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.
•To lie or crouch down in fear.
Origin of the word Dare
•origin: Old English 'dearr' meaning 'to have courage'
•period: Old English
The word is related to Old High German 'tar' and shares roots with the Sanskrit 'dhṛṣ-' meaning 'to be bold,' showing its ancient Indo-European heritage of expressing courage and boldness.
How to use Dare in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Dare.
•“When it was Sarah's turn in the game, she chose dare instead of answering the embarrassing question about her crush.”
•“I dare you to jump off the high dive at the pool this summer.”
•“She didn't dare tell her parents that she had crashed the car while they were away.”
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