Crossword clue
“Elicit the facepalm emoji, say”
This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ERRLetters3
Starts withE
Ends withR
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Elicit the facepalm emoji, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 30, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Elicit the facepalm emoji, say” clue?+
The answer is ERR (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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