"Hooray!"

Latest answer — July 13, 2025

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This clue's Sunday, July 13, 2025 appearance

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  1. 1Gibbon or gorilla
  2. 4Bird whose name is an excellent starting guess in Wordle, according to WordleBot
  3. 6Cry from a judge
  4. 7Family nickname that would make a terrible starting guess in Wordle
  5. 8"Hooray!"

Down

  1. 1Widespread display
  2. 2Lakshmi who was a longtime host of "Top Chef"
  3. 3"Don't let perfect be the ___ of good" (aphorism)
  4. 4URL ending
  5. 5Historical period

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Across

  1. 1. Gibbon or gorilla — Answer: APE
  2. 4. Bird whose name is an excellent starting guess in Wordle, according to WordleBot — Answer: CRANE
  3. 6. Cry from a judge — Answer: ORDER
  4. 7. Family nickname that would make a terrible starting guess in Wordle — Answer: MAMMA
  5. 8. "Hooray!" — Answer: YAY

Down

  1. 1. Widespread display — Answer: ARRAY
  2. 2. Lakshmi who was a longtime host of "Top Chef" — Answer: PADMA
  3. 3. "Don't let perfect be the ___ of good" (aphorism) — Answer: ENEMY
  4. 4. URL ending — Answer: COM. Hint: A classic web address wraps up with this little trio after the dot 🌐
  5. 5. Historical period — Answer: ERA. Hint: Think about a significant stretch of time in history! ⏳

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The answer to “"Hooray!"” in the New York Times Mini crossword is YAY — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 13, 2025 at 8-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include WAHOO. 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.

“"Hooray!"” answer

YAY (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as WAHOO

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Why the answer is YAY

YAY is the 3-letter solution that fits ""Hooray!"" in the NYT Mini crossword on July 13, 2025 (8-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

Other answers for “"Hooray!"”

New York Times Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides YAY, it has also been WAHOO. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

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About the NYT Mini Crossword

The New York Times Mini is a free, 5×5 (sometimes larger) bite-size version of the paper's famous crossword, edited by Joel Fagliano. It publishes a fresh grid every day and is built for a fast solve — most players finish in a minute or two — which is exactly why a single tricky clue stands out. Because the Mini leans on everyday, current references, the answers are usually common words once the wordplay clicks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “"Hooray!"”?

The answer is YAY, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 13, 2025. Other answers for this clue include WAHOO.

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

3 letters: YAY. Earlier fills for this clue have also been WAHOO (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 13, 2025, at 8-Across. Earlier appearances: March 21, 2025 → WAHOO.

Can “"Hooray!"” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides YAY, New York Times Mini has also used WAHOO for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.

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