This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (36 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (40 Across and 45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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NYT Crossword, September 9, 2026, 36 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
U _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ H
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UHOH has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 2, 2026.
NYT Crossword, December 30, 2025, 40 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ O
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OHNO has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 30, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 30, 2025, 45 Across
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ _ S
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YIKES as a word: To utter the exclamation yikes.
YIKES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 30, 2025.
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