What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Reaction to a hilarious text" from January 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Reaction to a hilarious text”

This clue appeared as 55-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

LMAO

Letters4

Starts withL

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 13, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Reaction to a hilarious text” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 13, 2026 as 55-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Reaction to a hilarious text” clue?+

The answer is LMAO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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