This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 21, 2026 (49 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ H
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MWAH as a word: The hallmark sound of a fretless bass guitar played with a certain technique, where treble frequencies increase gradually after the attack.
MWAH has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 13, 2026.
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