Crossword clue

“When tripled, playful syllables sung after "Happy birthday to you!"”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

CHA

Letters3

Starts withC

Ends withA

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jun 1, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “When tripled, playful syllables sung after "Happy birthday to you!"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 1, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with C and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “When tripled, playful syllables sung after "Happy birthday to you!"” clue?+

The answer is CHA (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 1, 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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