“Sorry about that!” NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: SEP 23, 2026 Follow on Google

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue ""Sorry about that!""?

The most common and recent 4-letter answer for ""Sorry about that!"" is OOPS.

Q2.

Why is "OOPS" the answer to the clue ""Sorry about that!""?

The word 'OOPS' is an informal expression used to acknowledge a minor mistake or accident, which fits the context of saying 'Sorry about that!' when something goes wrong.

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue ""Sorry about that!"" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 23, 2026.

Q4.

What does the word "OOPS" mean in this context?

An exclamation used to express mild apology or acknowledgment of a mistake.

Q5.

What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

“That was a mistake!”, Britney Spears's "___! ... I Did It Again", "___ ! ... I Did It Again" (Britney Spears hit), Cry over spilt milk?, Big mistake

4-letter answer to “Sorry about that!” in NYT Mini Crossword September 23 2026 is OOPS.

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