"You've gotta be kidding!"

Why does Sheesh fit this clue?

This clue works as a fill-in-the-blank exclamation, where the quoted phrase points directly to the interjection SHEESH. SHEESH is an informal exclamation used to express disbelief, frustration, or exasperation, often when something seems absurd or over the top. The phrase "You've gotta be kidding!" captures exactly that feeling of incredulous surprise, and SHEESH is the natural spoken response someone blurts out in that moment. It is a softened, family-friendly cousin of stronger expletives and is common in everyday American English.

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 75-down in the New York Times Daily on January 11, 2026, by Dylan Schiff, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.

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All clues from the New York Times Daily, Jan 11, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Daily for January 11, 2026 titled “It's All Greek” was published by Dylan Schiff and has 140 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

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What is the answer to "You've gotta be kidding!"?

The answer is Sheesh (6 letters).

Where did this clue appear?

This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on January 11, 2026.

How many letters does the answer to "You've gotta be kidding!" have?

The answer has 6 letters: Sheesh.

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