___-di-dah
Latest answer — January 31, 2026
17 Across
Complete this playful, singsong phrase with a jaunty syllable. 🎶
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The answer to “___-di-dah” in the New York Times crossword is LAH — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 31, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 17-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.
“___-di-dah” answer
LAH (3 letters)
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is LAH.
Why the answer is LAH
Complete this playful, singsong phrase with a jaunty syllable. 🎶
What does LAH mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of LAH is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- (in tonic sol-fa) the sixth note of a major scale
- a wordless syllable sung in the refrain of a song or as a replacement for the lyrics
When else has “___-di-dah” appeared?
New York Times 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.
- January 31, 2026 (most recent) → LAH
- January 20, 2026 → LAH
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___-di-dah”?
The answer is LAH, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 31, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “___-di-dah”?
3 letters: LAH.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on January 31, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 17-Across. Earlier appearances: January 20, 2026 → LAH.
Can “___-di-dah” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times 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 Crossword answers?
The full grid for January 31, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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