This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
How to read this clue
A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
W _ _
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About the answer
WOW as a word: (informal) An utterance of "wow"; (transitive, informal) To amaze or awe.
WOW has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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