Scot's "not" Crossword Clue

Today's (6 February 2025) crossword provided to us by Universal and the clue is "Scot's "not"".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Scot's 'not'" corresponds to the answer "NAE" for a specific reason:

• Scottish Terminology: In Scottish dialect, especially in informal language, "nae" is the equivalent of "no" or "not" in standard English.
• Common Usage: The term "nae" is commonly used by Scots to negate statements or indicate the absence of something.
• Crossword Clue Specifics: Crossword clues often incorporate regional or colloquial language to add variety and challenge to puzzles. In this case, the clue "Scot's 'not'" specifically targets the Scottish variant of "not," which is "nae."

By understanding the regional language nuances and considering how clues and answers are crafted to align with these subtleties, crossword enthusiasts can successfully decipher clues like "Scot's 'not'" to arrive at the correct answer of "NAE."

 The Crossword clue "Scot's "not"" published 25 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Universal	6 February 2025	NAE
New York Times	13 July 2023	NAE
Wall Street Journal	6 July 2023	NAE
USA Today	28 June 2022	NAE
Vox	15 November 2021	NAE
Penny dell sunday	22 November 2020	NAE
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	2 December 2012	NAE
L.A. Times Sunday	1 March 2009	NAE
L.A. Times Daily	1 August 2008	NAE