"What was that?!" Crossword Clue

We have the 3-letter answer for "What was that?!" crossword clue, last seen in the The Atlantic Crossword January 29, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.

"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

LAXATION (noun)
1. the elimination of fecal waste through the anus
2. the act of making something less tight
UNTOASTED (adjective)
1. not having been browned by exposure to heat

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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