Words on either side of "___ what ___" NYT Crossword Clue

Updated 30 October 2025 09:42 AM

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Words on either side of ___ what ___ NYT Crossword Clue

Words on either side of "___ what ___" NYT Crossword Clue

Searching for the answer to “Words on either side of "___ what ___"” in today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Look no further! We’ve provided the solution to help you finish the puzzle and make the most of your crossword-solving experience.

The answer to "Words on either side of "___ what ___"" is ITIS.  

The phrase becomes “it is what it is,” a common saying that means accepting a situation as it stands. The missing words on either side of “what” are “it is.” When joined together, they form the answer ITIS, fitting perfectly into the clue’s structure.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers – 30th October 2025

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NYT Mini Crossword

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