"Really? Again?!"

Latest answer — August 19, 2026

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Clue decoded

UGH is an interjection expressing exasperation, fitting the reaction “Really? Again?!”

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Definition
Person making an exasperated facial expression

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This clue's Wednesday, August 19, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Unit of energy
  2. 6Professional screening bags at an airport
  3. 91997 Hoffman/De Niro dark comedy whose name derives from an idiom
  4. 11Block of rock
  5. 12Alter ___
  6. 13Child with military parents
  7. 17Boyfriend
  8. 18Specialized URL used in digital marketing
  9. 23Only city in the world that completely surrounds an independent country
  10. 24Pet name for a romantic partner
  11. 25Subsides, as the tide
  12. 26Minor obstacle

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  1. 1Bar drink made with a German liqueur and Red Bull, familiarly
  2. 2Kind of nondairy milk
  3. 3"Really? Again?!"
  4. 4See 7-Down
  5. 5Rear-___ (auto mishap)
  6. 6Number of fingers held up when making a peace sign
  7. 7With 4-Down, popular name in baked goods
  8. 8Wrap at a frat party, say
  9. 10"What have you ___ for me?"
  10. 14Some images in a social media feed
  11. 157'6" Chinese hoops star ___ Ming
  12. 16Some flower producers
  13. 18Opposite of post-
  14. 19Burglarize
  15. 20McKellen who played Magneto
  16. 21Org. with the Knicks and Kings
  17. 22Beer barrel

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Unit of energy — Answer: JOULE. Hint: This scientific measurement honors an English physicist. ⚡
  2. 6. Professional screening bags at an airport — Answer: TSAAGENT. Hint: This security worker checks luggage before travelers reach the gate. 🛂
  3. 9. 1997 Hoffman/De Niro dark comedy whose name derives from an idiom — Answer: WAGTHEDOG. Hint: This film’s title suggests creating a distraction to hide a scandal. 🎬
  4. 11. Block of rock — Answer: ORE. Hint: A chunk of mineral-bearing material may be mined for valuable metals. ⛏️
  5. 12. Alter ___ — Answer: EGO. Hint: A person’s secondary identity is known by this Latin phrase. 🎭
  6. 13. Child with military parents — Answer: ARMYBRAT. Hint: This informal term describes a youngster raised in a service family. 🎖️
  7. 17. Boyfriend — Answer: BEAU. Hint: A romantic partner can be called this charming old-fashioned term. 💕
  8. 18. Specialized URL used in digital marketing — Answer: PROMOLINK. Hint: A trackable web address created specifically for a marketing campaign. 🌐
  9. 23. Only city in the world that completely surrounds an independent country — Answer: ROME. Hint: This Italian capital fully encircles Vatican City. 🏛️
  10. 24. Pet name for a romantic partner — Answer: BABE. Hint: A sweet, casual nickname for someone you love. 💕
  11. 25. Subsides, as the tide — Answer: EBBS. Hint: Describes water gradually moving away from shore. 🌊
  12. 26. Minor obstacle — Answer: SNAG. Hint: A small problem that briefly gets in the way. 🚧

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  1. 1. Bar drink made with a German liqueur and Red Bull, familiarly — Answer: JAGERBOMB. Hint: This energetic party shot combines herbal schnapps with an energy drink. 🥃
  2. 2. Kind of nondairy milk — Answer: OAT. Hint: A creamy milk alternative made from a common breakfast grain. 🥛
  3. 3. "Really? Again?!" — Answer: UGH. Hint: An exclamation of annoyance or exasperation. 😩
  4. 4. See 7-Down — Answer: LEE. Hint: This nautical term refers to the sheltered side away from the wind. ⛵
  5. 5. Rear-___ (auto mishap) — Answer: ENDER. Hint: Complete the phrase describing a collision involving the back of a vehicle. 🚗
  6. 6. Number of fingers held up when making a peace sign — Answer: TWO. Hint: Count the raised digits in the familiar V-shaped gesture. ✌️
  7. 7. With 4-Down, popular name in baked goods — Answer: SARA. Hint: Pair this first name with a well-known baked-goods brand. 🍰
  8. 8. Wrap at a frat party, say — Answer: TOGA. Hint: Think of the loose garment famously worn at an ancient-themed party. 🎉
  9. 10. "What have you ___ for me?" — Answer: GOT. Hint: Complete the familiar question about what someone has prepared or obtained. 🤔
  10. 14. Some images in a social media feed — Answer: MEMES. Hint: These humorous internet creations are shared widely online. 📱
  11. 15. 7'6" Chinese hoops star ___ Ming — Answer: YAO. Hint: Identify the towering former basketball center from China. 🏀
  12. 16. Some flower producers — Answer: BULBS. Hint: These underground plant parts can grow into blooming flowers. 🌷
  13. 18. Opposite of post- — Answer: PRE. Hint: This prefix indicates that something happens beforehand. ⏳
  14. 19. Burglarize — Answer: ROB. Hint: To steal from a person or place unlawfully. 🕵️
  15. 20. McKellen who played Magneto — Answer: IAN. Hint: Name the Scottish actor who portrayed the powerful X-Men villain. 🎬
  16. 21. Org. with the Knicks and Kings — Answer: NBA. Hint: This professional league features both New York teams. 🏀
  17. 22. Beer barrel — Answer: KEG. Hint: Beer often comes from this small storage barrel. 🍺

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The answer to “"Really? Again?!"” in the New York Times Midi crossword is UGH — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 19, 2026 at 3-Down. 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.

“"Really? Again?!"” answer

UGH (3 letters)

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What is the answer to “"Really? Again?!"”?

The answer is UGH, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Really? Again?!"”?

3 letters: UGH.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 19, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “"Really? Again?!"” have a different answer?

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