NYT Midi Crossword · 5-Across · 3 letters

“Funny!” NYT Midi Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed September 6, 2026

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Write a three-letter vocal reaction to something amusing.

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Answer

HAH

How the short form works

HAH represents the brief laugh-like reaction in the quotation. Punctuation and quotation marks indicate spoken sound rather than an adjective meaning humorous.

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Abbreviation or register signal

A quoted reaction calls for a compact laugh-like interjection.

Expanded meaning

Hah is an interjection expressing amusement, discovery, or sometimes skepticism.

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5-Across in NYT Midi Crossword puzzle for September 6, 2026.

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