"Rubbish!"
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue "Rubbish!" from the New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 6-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
"Rubbish!" (6)
Answer
The answer to "Rubbish!" is My Foot (6 letters).
Why does My Foot fit this clue?
This clue uses quotation marks to signal that it's looking for a spoken exclamation, and the answer is MY FOOT, an informal expression of disbelief or rejection. When someone says "My foot!" they're emphatically dismissing what they just heard as nonsense or lies. The phrase works as a euphemistic substitute for stronger language, essentially meaning "That's complete rubbish!" The expression likely evolved from longer phrases like "My foot, it is!" where the speaker sarcastically offers their foot as evidence against an obviously false claim.
What does "Rubbish!" mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
rubbish
noun
•waste material; refuse or garbage
exclamation
•nonsense! or balderdash! - used to express disbelief or dismissal
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 33-across in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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What does My Foot mean?
exclamation
•an expression of disbelief, skepticism, or dismissal, equivalent to saying 'nonsense!' or 'I don't believe it!'
How to use My Foot in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word My Foot.
•“When he claimed he was too sick to work but I saw him at the beach, I said 'My foot!'”
•“She says she's on a diet - my foot, I just saw her eating a whole pizza!”
•“He told me he was a millionaire, but my foot - he can't even afford lunch!”
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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 "Rubbish!"
- What is the answer to "Rubbish!"?
- The answer is My Foot (6 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 "Rubbish!" have?
- The answer has 6 letters: My Foot.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
33 Across
answer length
6 letters