Cry to a boo-boo-making baby

Latest answer — October 03, 2026

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A parent comforting a baby after the baby drops a toy.

Clue explained

“Oopsy!” is a playful, child-friendly exclamation for a small mistake or mishap. It’s formed from “oops” with a cute -y ending.

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This clue's Saturday, October 03, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Cry to a boo-boo-making baby” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is OOPSY — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on October 3, 2026 at 4-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.

“Cry to a boo-boo-making baby” answer

OOPSY (5 letters)

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What does OOPSY mean?

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(noun)

  • a minor mistake or accident

When else has “Cry to a boo-boo-making baby” appeared?

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Cry to a boo-boo-making baby”?

The answer is OOPSY, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on October 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Cry to a boo-boo-making baby”?

5 letters: OOPSY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on October 3, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “Cry to a boo-boo-making baby” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post 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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