This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 (7 Across). 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: 3 squares
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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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