This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ H
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BLAH as a word: (uncountable, informal) Nonsense; drivel; idle, meaningless talk; (informal, in the plural, the blahs) A general or ambiguous feeling of discomfort, dissatisfaction, uneasiness, boredom, mild depression, etc.
BLAH has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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