This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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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: 5 squares
First letter
U _ _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ _ P
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About the answer
UPTOP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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