Answer: iamnot
AnswerCrossword Clue
IAMNOTThin defense against the charge that "you're a nerd!"
IAMNOT"... a crook!"
IAMNOTRetort to "You are too!"
IAMNOTLead-in for a crook?
IAMNOT"You are, too!" preceder
IAMNOTResponse to "You are so"
IAMNOTAnswer to an accusation, maybe
IAMNOT"You are so!" response
IAMNOTDefinitive disclaimer
IAMNOTKid's rebuttal
IAMNOT"You are too" response
IAMNOT"Yes, you are!" retort
IAMNOTRetort to "You are a liar!"
IAMNOT"You are so!" preceder
IAMNOTResponse to an accusation
IAMNOTIndignant denial