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Sound made when something snaps into place? NYT Crossword Clue
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Why This Answer Fits
AHA is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Sound made when something snaps into place?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 61D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: AHA in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- AHA has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 61D.
Answer history
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Puzzle clues Hint
The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Sound made when something snaps into place?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.
- The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 61D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 61D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 20, 2026 Daily / 61D / 3 letters
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