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Statements that lack substance ... or, when read phonetically, a description of the spoken phrases at 15- and 19-Across?

The New York Times crossword clue “Statements that lack substance ... or, when read phonetically, a description of the spoken phrases at 15- and 19-Across?” answer is EMPTYTALK. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

ANSWER
9 lettersMost recent: May 9 2026

In the NYT Midi Crossword

This clue also appeared in the Midi on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “Statements that lack substance ... or, when read phonetically, a description of the spoken phrases at 15- and 19-Across?” resolves to EMPTYTALK, a 9-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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