What "I wish I could swing it" means, more tersely
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 28, 2026
Stuck on the clue What "I wish I could swing it" means, more tersely from the New York Times Midi for March 28, 2026? We have the correct 2-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
What "I wish I could swing it" means, more tersely (2)
Answer
The answer to What "I wish I could swing it" means, more tersely is No (2 letters).
Why does No fit this clue?
This clue uses a fill-in-the-blank structure where 'What "I wish I could swing it" means, more tersely' points to NO. When someone says "I wish I could swing it," they're expressing that they cannot afford something or make it work financially or logistically. The phrase "more tersely" indicates we need a shorter, more direct way to express this same sentiment. NO is the blunt, two-letter way to convey the same meaning as the longer, more polite "I wish I could swing it" - both ultimately communicate an inability or unwillingness to proceed with something.
What does What "I wish I could swing it" means, more tersely mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
swing
verb
•to manage or arrange something, especially with difficulty
•to afford or handle financially
tersely
adverb
•in a brief, concise manner using few words
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 27-across in the New York Times Midi on March 28, 2026, by Kareem Ayas, edited by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
NYT Midi — Mar 28, 2026
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What does No mean?
noun
•A negating expression; an answer that shows disagreement or disapproval
•A vote not in favor, or opposing a proposition
•An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
•A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.
adverb
•(now only used with different, with comparatives more and less, and informally with certain other adjectives such as good and fun) Not, not at all.
•At or towards the interior of a defined space, such as a building or room.
•Towards the speaker or other reference point.
preposition
•Without
•Like
Origin of the word No
•origin: Old English 'na'
•period: Old English (before 1100 CE)
The word evolved from Proto-Germanic *nai and is related to the Latin 'non' and Greek 'ne', making it one of the most ancient and universally similar words across Indo-European languages.
How to use No in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word No.
•“When asked if he could afford the expensive vacation, he replied 'No' - he wished he could swing it but simply couldn't manage the cost.”
•“No, I don't think that's the right answer to the math problem.”
•“The sign clearly said no smoking in the building.”
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All clues from the New York Times Midi, Mar 28, 2026 crossword
The New York Times Midi for March 28, 2026 titled “This Blows!” was published by Kareem Ayas and has 32 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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- What is the answer to What "I wish I could swing it" means, more tersely?
- The answer is No (2 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on March 28, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to What "I wish I could swing it" means, more tersely have?
- The answer has 2 letters: No.
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NYT Midi — Mar 28, 2026
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editor
Ian Livengood
date
position
27 Across
answer length
2 letters