Does someone who arrives after the respondents have already finished (and the mezamen has begun 'Baruch she'achalnu') still need to answer 'Amen'?

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Synopsis

There is a dispute among later authorities whether someone who arrives after the respondents have finished and the mezamen has begun 'Baruch she'achalnu' must still answer 'Amen' at the end.

Early Acharonim
Late Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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