What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue ""___ boy!"" from October 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“"___ boy!"”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ATTA

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 16, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"___ boy!"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 16, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"___ boy!"” clue?+

The answer is ATTA (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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