"What was that?!" Crossword Clue

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"What was that?!" Crossword Answer

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HUH

(3 letters)

AGAIN

(5 letters)

COMEAGAIN

(9 letters)

HUNH

(4 letters)

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

RESONATOR (noun)
1. an electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude
2. a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
SPEED-READING (noun)
1. reading at speeds significantly faster than normal

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

HUH
(3 letters)
AGAIN
(5 letters)
COMEAGAIN
(9 letters)
HUNH
(4 letters)

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
EKE

More The Atlantic Crossword (1/29/2026) Answers

Across

1. Pull back the curtain, say

5. ___ around (hung out)

7. Energy booster

10. Hipster beer brand, for short

11. Greek letter that looks like a skewered cocktail olive

12. Greek letter that looks like a trident.

13. Part of a spliff

14. What am I, chopped liver?

15. Manning who executive-produces Chad Powers

16. Like a latte that might give you a brain freeze

17. ___ faire (event that might sell turkey legs)

18. Word before rally or talk

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Down

1. Finish for the day, maybe

2. Embodiment of strength and endurance, in Lakota culture

3. West ___ (modern-furniture store)

4. Avoid falling behind, maybe

5. Trap

6. Genre that uses wobble bass

7. Dr ___ (soda rumored to be bringing back its Creamy Coconut variety)

8. Asked too much of someone?

14. Spot at the casino?

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