| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Said "Nay!" | Universal | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Acted on one's opposition to a referendum | ||
| Tried to stop a bill | USA Today | 07 Apr 2024 |
| Gave a thumbs-down | New York Times | 25 Feb 2024 |
| Opposed a bill | Newsday | 23 Oct 2022 |
| Said 'nay' | New York Times | 25 May 2021 |
| Was a naysayer | USA Today | 09 May 2019 |
| Was a naysayer | ||
| Said "Ixnay," say | USA Today | 02 Jan 2018 |
| Said "Ixnay," say |