Laugh at a joke, in a way
Latest answer — August 28, 2026
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Clue explained
To REACT to a joke can mean to laugh in response, even if the laughter is a social or performative reaction rather than spontaneous amusement. The verb is in its base form after the implicit “to.”
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NYT Midi Crossword
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The answer to “Laugh at a joke, in a way” in the New York Times Midi crossword is REACT — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 28, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 27-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Laugh at a joke, in a way” answer
REACT (5 letters)
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What does REACT mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of REACT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- act in response to something; respond in a particular way
- interact and undergo a chemical or physical change
When else has “Laugh at a joke, in a way” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 28, 2026 (most recent) → REACT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Laugh at a joke, in a way”?
The answer is REACT, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Laugh at a joke, in a way”?
5 letters: REACT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 28, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 27-Across.
Can “Laugh at a joke, in a way” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?
The full grid for August 28, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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