"That is to say…" is a tricky clue from today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, like all idioms. That's because there are so many possibilities, and then there's a catch to this clue that makes it tricky to solve.
NYT Connections, Mini Crossword and Strands | Aug 8, 2024
I say this idiom a lot, but I didn't get it at first, so if you're struggling, don't worry. This clue, "That is to say…" comes from the July 30 NYT mini crossword puzzle, and we have the answer.
The answer to two-down is below, so please do not read further if you are still trying to solve this clue.
The answer to "That is to say…" is "I MEAN." According to the Cambridge Dictionary, I mean is an idiom used at the beginning or continuation of a sentence, or to add more information to a sentence. It is a common idiom that many of us use without really knowing what it means.
