"As if!" — NOT
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue "As if!" from the New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 3-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
"As if!" (3)
Answer
The answer to "As if!" is Not (3 letters).
Why does Not fit this clue?
This clue uses the phrase 'As if!' as a direct definition pointing to NOT, a word expressing negation or denial. 'As if!' is a common exclamation used to reject something as unlikely or ridiculous, essentially meaning 'no way' or 'absolutely not.' The phrase captures the dismissive tone people use when they find a suggestion preposterous. NOT serves as the core negating word that underlies this sarcastic expression, making it a fitting answer for this colloquial clue.
What does "As if!" mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definition below.
As if
interjection
•an expression of disbelief or skepticism, meaning 'yeah right' or 'no way'
This clue has appeared in 3 puzzles
The clue "As if!" has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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What does Not mean?
noun
•A unary operation on logical values that changes true to false, and false to true.
adverb
•Negates the meaning of the modified verb.
•To no degree.
conjunction
•And not.
interjection
•(1990s) Used to indicate that the previous phrase was meant sarcastically or ironically.
Origin of the word Not
•origin: Old English 'naht' (nothing)
•period: Old English
The word evolved from 'naht' meaning 'nothing' through a process where the original meaning of 'not a thing' was gradually shortened and generalized to become our modern negation particle.
How to use Not in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Not.
•“You think I'm going to lend you my car after what happened last time? Not!”
•“I am not going to the party tonight because I have too much work to do.”
•“The weather forecast said it would be sunny, but it's not looking very promising outside.”
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The New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026 titled “Roundabouts” was published by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg and has 140 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about "As if!"
- What is the answer to "As if!"?
- The answer is Not (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to "As if!" have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Not.
- How many times has "As if!" appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 3 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
121 Across
answer length
3 letters