Crossword clue

“Kind of joke … or a response to a really bad one”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
GAG
Letters3
Starts withG
Ends withG
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 6, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Kind of joke … or a response to a really bad one” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 6, 2025 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with G and ends with G.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Kind of joke … or a response to a really bad one” clue?+

The answer is GAG (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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