Clues
The crossword clues presented in this round with their answers and guess results.
| # | Day | Puzzle Date | Constructors | Editor | Clue # | Clue Text | Answer | Ryan Hecht |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun | 2/26/2023 | Will Nediger | Will Shortz | 44A | Assert confidently | AVER | ✓ AVER |
| 2 | Tue | 10/17/2017 | Jeff Chen | Will Shortz | 9A | Say with conviction | AVER | ✓ AVER |
| 3 | Sun | 4/9/2006 | Paula Gamache | Will Shortz | 106D | State categorically | AVOW | ✓ AVOW |
| 4 | Sun | 1/19/2020 | Victor Barocas | Will Shortz | 116A | State without reservations | AVOW | ✗ AVER |
| 5 | Sat | 10/20/2012 | Ned White | Will Shortz | 40A | More than conjecture | AVER | ✗ AVOW |
| 6 | Mon | 10/20/1997 | Peter Gordon | Will Shortz | 17A | Declare with confidence | AVER | ✓ AVER |
| 7 | Tue | 11/30/2010 | Kristian House | Will Shortz | 70A | Solemnly swear | AVOW | ✓ AVOW |
| 8 | Tue | 1/4/2000 | Joy L. Wouk | Will Shortz | 58A | Acknowledge frankly | AVOW | ✗ AVER |
| 9 | Tue | 12/18/1951 | Unknown | Margaret P. Farrar | 10A | Declare on the witness stand. | AVER | ✗ AVOW |
| 10 | Sat | 9/2/2017 | Erik Agard | Will Shortz | 49A | Profess | AVOW | ✓ AVOW |