"Oof ... that's not good"

Latest answer — October 03, 2026

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Clue explained

“Yikes!” is an interjection expressing alarm or dismay, fitting a reaction to something that is not good.

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Definition
A person reacting with alarm and concern.

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Saturday, October 03, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1R.N.'s co-workers
  2. 4Piles upon piles
  3. 6Alternative to body wash
  4. 8O in a tee?
  5. 9Exercise expert
  6. 10"Oof ... that's not good"
  7. 11"I see what you ___ there"

Down

  1. 1Half woman, half fish
  2. 2West African shirt
  3. 3Cuddled closely
  4. 4William's brother in the British monarchy
  5. 5Register ring-ups
  6. 6Crack of the ___ (ballpark sound)
  7. 7The "p" of m.p.h.

The answer to “"Oof ... that's not good"” in the New York Times Mini crossword is YIKES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 3, 2026 at 10-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.

“"Oof ... that's not good"” answer

YIKES (5 letters)

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What does YIKES mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of YIKES is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(interjection)

  • expressing shock and alarm, often for humorous effect

When else has “"Oof ... that's not good"” appeared?

New York Times Mini 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.

October 3, 2026 (most recent) → YIKES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “"Oof ... that's not good"”?

The answer is YIKES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Oof ... that's not good"”?

5 letters: YIKES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 3, 2026, at 10-Across.

Can “"Oof ... that's not good"” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini 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 today's NYT Mini answers?

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