Didn't just suspect NYT

The crossword clue "Didn't just suspect" with the answer "KNEW" refers to the distinction between having a suspicion or feeling uncertain about something and having concrete knowledge of it.

The answer "KNEW" implies certainty or full awareness, indicating that the person didn't merely have a vague suspicion or guess, but instead had definite, confirmed knowledge about a situation or fact.

The crossword clue "Didn't just suspect" with the answer "SAW" refers to the idea of directly witnessing or observing something, which removes doubt or suspicion. When someone merely suspects something, they have a feeling or intuition but lack direct evidence.

The answer "SAW" implies that the person actually witnessed the event or fact, making it a certainty rather than a suspicion. This visual confirmation ("seeing") is stronger than just suspecting, as it provides undeniable proof, eliminating any uncertainty.

The crossword clue "Didn't just suspect" with the answer "FOUND" refers to the act of discovering or uncovering something, indicating a shift from mere suspicion to certainty.

When someone suspects something, they might have a feeling or a theory, but the term "FOUND" implies that they have verified or confirmed the existence of that thing or fact.

The crossword clue "Didn't just suspect" with the answer "PROVED" refers to the process of establishing the truth or validity of something beyond mere speculation.

While suspicion implies uncertainty or doubt, the term "PROVED" indicates that there has been a definitive demonstration or confirmation of a fact or claim.