This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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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
U _ _
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UGH as a word: the sound of a cough or grunt.
UGH has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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