"Who knew?!"

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Across

  1. 1Bank of China Tower architect
  2. 6Accepts accolades onstage, say
  3. 15Loses some hair, e.g.
  4. 16Facial feature also known as a "nasolabial fold"
  5. 17Race to the top
  6. 19N.H.L.'s Mammoth, on sports tickers
  7. 20Bag that may contain swag
  8. 21In the thick of
  9. 22Bring on board
  10. 24N.A.A.C.P. member?: Abbr.
  11. 26Disingenuous reply to "Are you asleep?"
  12. 27"omg rly?!"
  13. 29They may change midflight, in brief
  14. 31Lays out some green for
  15. 34Makes a return that hits the net?
  16. 36Blabs
  17. 38Opposite side
  18. 39Saints' setting, with "the"
  19. 41Congestion easer
  20. 43Coffee spot
  21. 44Huff
  22. 46Fake news
  23. 47Best Actress Oscar winner between Chastain and Stone
  24. 49Gush
  25. 51Pang
  26. 52Part of a volcano
  27. 54Environmental portmanteau
  28. 56Greets, in a way
  29. 57Prominent feature of Jafar and the Genie in "Aladdin"
  30. 60Villanelle, e.g.
  31. 62Advocatus ___
  32. 63"Tell me about it!"
  33. 66Lifestyle for those who go both ways
  34. 67Senator Jacky of Nevada
  35. 68Root crop product
  36. 69Classic pitchers

Down

  1. 1Item that's not on the list, say
  2. 2Shelling
  3. 3Claims not to have known
  4. 4Many sci-fi villains, informally
  5. 5"Really?"
  6. 6Creature that transmits sleeping sickness
  7. 7Get-out-of-jail-free card, so to speak
  8. 8Nurse's tote
  9. 9Essayist who wrote "Not many sounds in life, and I include all urban and all rural sounds, exceed in interest a knock at the door"
  10. 10Not looking reputable
  11. 11Supporters of L.G.B.T.Q.+ people
  12. 12Tropical specimens that can be either flora or fauna
  13. 13Burden
  14. 14Elapsed
  15. 18Like a nonstarter, for short
  16. 23Woods seen on Broadway
  17. 25Curry accompaniment
  18. 28Pros in Washington
  19. 30What some articles are written on
  20. 32Device in many a garage
  21. 33Play pieces?
  22. 35Former Medicare IDs
  23. 37Mode, for one
  24. 40Choking cause, with "the"
  25. 42Very clear, as a telecast
  26. 45Oil alternative
  27. 48Strongly criticize, with "at"
  28. 50Bass player
  29. 53Whimpers like a baby
  30. 55"Who knew?!"
  31. 57Brothers ___ (pop stars of the 1960s-80s)
  32. 58Many a classic Steinbeck character
  33. 59Dramatic "Not you, too?"
  34. 61Nothing but
  35. 64Hold close
  36. 65Bass or base

The answer to “"Who knew?!"” in the New York Times crossword is GEE — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on July 3, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 55-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include IHADNOIDEA. 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.

“"Who knew?!"” answer

GEE (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as IHADNOIDEA

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Why the answer is GEE

GEE is the 3-letter solution that fits ""Who knew?!"" in the NYT Crossword crossword on July 3, 2026 (55-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does GEE mean?

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

(interjection)

  • a mild expression, typically of surprise, enthusiasm, or sympathy

Other answers for “"Who knew?!"”

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “"Who knew?!"”?

The answer is GEE, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on July 3, 2026. Other answers for this clue include IHADNOIDEA.

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

3 letters: GEE. Earlier fills for this clue have also been IHADNOIDEA (10).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on July 3, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 55-Down. Earlier appearances: November 8, 2025 → IHADNOIDEA; May 4, 2025 → GEE.

Can “"Who knew?!"” have a different answer?

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

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for July 3, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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