Humdrum

Latest answer — August 27, 2026

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Clue explained

BLAH describes something dull, routine, or humdrum. It can also be an expression of boredom, reinforcing the clue’s flat, unexciting sense.

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Definition
A person engaged in a visibly dull and repetitive office routine.

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

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  1. 1Pronto
  2. 5Biblical king
  3. 9Law grads
  4. 12Dutch word for “farmer”
  5. 13Circle dance
  6. 14French “yes”
  7. 15With caution
  8. 17Kyoto currency
  9. 18Exact
  10. 19Elevates
  11. 21-- and fro
  12. 22Actor Reeves
  13. 24Battleship color
  14. 27Not “agin”
  15. 28Winter coaster
  16. 31Happy hour locale
  17. 32Tiki bar necklace
  18. 33Fib
  19. 34Collections
  20. 36Tavern order
  21. 37Harmonization
  22. 38Dorm alternatives
  23. 40Performing
  24. 41Hunker down
  25. 43“What a shame”
  26. 47Pac. counterpart
  27. 48With anticipation
  28. 51Baseball’s Hodges
  29. 52Oil cartel
  30. 53London gallery
  31. 54CIA operative
  32. 55Third son
  33. 56Not barefoot

Down

  1. 1Lessons for tots
  2. 2Shower bar?
  3. 3Plane-related
  4. 4Rather
  5. 5Avoid
  6. 6ISP giant
  7. 7Online address
  8. 8Eric Clapton hit
  9. 9In a cheery way
  10. 10Song for two
  11. 11Deadly septet
  12. 16-- Fighters
  13. 20Connections
  14. 22Boat spines
  15. 23Canal of song
  16. 24“Pygmalion” monogram
  17. 25“Norma --”
  18. 26In a clever way
  19. 27Level
  20. 29Aachen article
  21. 30Calendar abbr.
  22. 35Span. lady
  23. 37Anteaters’ features
  24. 39A Musketeer
  25. 40Gut-punch reaction
  26. 41Droops
  27. 42Swab brand
  28. 43Cal or Georgia
  29. 44Humdrum
  30. 45Sax range
  31. 46Turned blue?
  32. 49Unlock, in verse
  33. 50Favorite

The answer to “Humdrum” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is BLAH — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 27, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 44-Down. 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.

“Humdrum” answer

BLAH (4 letters)

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What does BLAH mean?

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

(noun)

  • used to refer to something which is boring or without meaningful content
  • depression

When else has “Humdrum” appeared?

Eugene Sheffer 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.

August 27, 2026 (most recent) → BLAH. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Humdrum”?

The answer is BLAH, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Humdrum”?

4 letters: BLAH.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 27, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 44-Down.

Can “Humdrum” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer 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 Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for August 27, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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