___ and aahs

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 19, 2026

Stuck on the clue ___ and aahs from the New York Times Mini for March 19, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

___ and aahs (4)

Answer

The answer to ___ and aahs is Oohs (4 letters).

Why does Oohs fit this clue?

This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where '___ and aahs' points to OOHS, completing the common phrase 'oohs and aahs.' Oohs are exclamations of wonder, surprise, or admiration, typically expressed as a prolonged 'ooh' sound. The phrase 'oohs and aahs' describes the collective sounds of amazement that audiences make when witnessing something impressive, like fireworks, magic tricks, or spectacular performances. The two exclamations work together as a pair to capture the full range of delighted vocal responses people make when they're genuinely impressed.

What does ___ and aahs mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

aahs

noun

•exclamations of wonder, amazement, or admiration

verb

•to exclaim in wonder or amazement

This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles

The clue ___ and aahs has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.

2DNYT Mini - Mar 19, 2026This Page

22DNYT Daily - Oct 14, 2025

NYT Mini — Mar 19, 2026

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What does Oohs mean?

verb

•To exclaim ooh.

Origin of the word Oohs

•origin: natural human vocalization/onomatopoeia

•period: early 20th century

The word 'oohs' developed as a written representation of the spontaneous exclamatory sound humans naturally make to express surprise, admiration, or wonder, first appearing in print around the 1920s.

How to use Oohs in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Oohs.

•“The audience filled the theater with oohs and aahs as the fireworks exploded overhead in brilliant colors.”

•“The baby let out soft oohs of delight when she saw the colorful mobile spinning above her crib.”

•“Sarah couldn't help but let out a few oohs when she opened the jewelry box and saw the sparkling diamond necklace inside.”

What are other crossword clues for Oohs?

“Partner of aahs” (4)

“Cries of wonder” (3 cells)

“Sounds of amazement” (4)

“Sounds at a fireworks show” (4)

“Sounds from fans” (4)

Learn about related clues

All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 19, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Mini for March 19, 2026 was published by Joel Fagliano and has 10 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

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Frequently asked questions about ___ and aahs

What is the answer to ___ and aahs?: The answer is Oohs (4 letters).
Where did this clue appear?: This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 19, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to ___ and aahs have?: The answer has 4 letters: Oohs.
How many times has ___ and aahs appeared as a crossword clue?: This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Mini on March 19, 2026.

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