Response to a funny text

Latest answer — September 18, 2026

5 Across

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Clue explained

LMAO is an informal texting abbreviation for “laughing my ass off,” used as a strong response to something very funny. Its all-capital form is common in online messages.

Clue type:
Abbreviation
A person laughing while looking at a phone message

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 18, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1San Francisco's rail system
  2. 5Response to a funny text
  3. 6Like beer from the tap, often
  4. 7Move like honey
  5. 8Group of Marvel superheroes

Down

  1. 1Open up, as a flower
  2. 2Wow
  3. 3Noodle dish in a rich broth
  4. 4Happy Meal inclusion
  5. 6Animal known scientifically as "Vulpes vulpes"

The answer to “Response to a funny text” in the New York Times Mini crossword is LMAO — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 18, 2026 at 5-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.

“Response to a funny text” answer

LMAO (4 letters)

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When else has “Response to a funny text” appeared?

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September 18, 2026 (most recent) → LMAO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Response to a funny text”?

The answer is LMAO, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Response to a funny text”?

4 letters: LMAO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 18, 2026, at 5-Across.

Can “Response to a funny text” 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.

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