"Now ___ talking!"
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue "Now ___ talking!" from the New York Times Midi for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
"Now ___ talking!" (4)
Answer
The answer to "Now ___ talking!" is Were (4 letters).
Why does Were fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where "Now ___ talking!" points to WERE as the missing word. The complete phrase "Now we're talking!" is a common English expression used to show enthusiasm or approval when someone suggests something appealing or when a situation improves. WERE is the past tense plural form of the verb "to be," used with the pronoun "we" in this idiomatic phrase. The expression conveys excitement about a development or proposal, making it a recognizable saying that crossword solvers can complete from the context.
What does "Now ___ talking!" mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
talking
verb
•speaking or communicating verbally
exclamation
•expressing approval or agreement with what someone has said
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 29-across in the New York Times Midi on March 29, 2026, by Tom McCoy, edited by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
NYT Midi — Mar 29, 2026
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What does Were mean?
noun
•A man, a husband
•A fine for slaying a man; weregild.
Origin of the word Were
•origin: Proto-Germanic *wēzun
•period: Old English
The word 'were' comes from the Old English 'wǣron' and is actually the plural past tense form of 'be', which is why we still say 'you were' even when addressing one person - English lost the singular 'thou wast' form in most dialects.
How to use Were in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Were.
•“When they offered to double my salary and add vacation days, I said 'Now we're talking!'”
•“The children were playing in the backyard when it started to rain.”
•“If I were you, I would accept that job offer immediately.”
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Frequently asked questions about "Now ___ talking!"
- What is the answer to "Now ___ talking!"?
- The answer is Were (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to "Now ___ talking!" have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Were.
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Puzzle
NYT Midi — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Ian Livengood
date
position
29 Across
answer length
4 letters