"Good grief!" — GEEZ
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 6, 2026
Stuck on the clue "Good grief!" from the New York Times Mini for March 6, 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
"Good grief!" (4)
Answer
The answer to "Good grief!" is Geez (4 letters).
Why does Geez fit this clue?
This clue uses a fill-in-the-blank style, where the quoted exclamation points directly to GEEZ as a matching interjection. GEEZ is a mild exclamation used to express surprise, frustration, or exasperation, and it fits naturally alongside phrases like "Good grief!" as a way to vent emotion without using stronger language. GEEZ is a softened form of "Jesus," altered to avoid taking the name in vain, which is why it carries that same sense of startled dismay that "Good grief!" conveys.
What does "Good grief!" mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
grief
noun
•deep sorrow or distress
interjection
•an exclamation of frustration or exasperation
This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles
The clue "Good grief!" has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Mini — Mar 6, 2026
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What does Geez mean?
interjection
•An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.
noun
•Informal address to a male.
Origin of the word Geez
•origin: Jesus
•period: 19th century
The exclamation 'geez' is a euphemistic alteration of 'Jesus' used as a mild oath, part of a tradition of creating socially acceptable substitutes for religious names in exclamations.
How to use Geez in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Geez.
•“Geez, I can't believe I forgot my keys again!”
•“Geez, this traffic is terrible - we're going to be so late.”
•“Geez Louise, that movie was way longer than I expected.”
What are other crossword clues for Geez?
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The New York Times Mini for March 6, 2026 was published by Christina Iverson 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 "Good grief!"
- What is the answer to "Good grief!"?
- The answer is Geez (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 6, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to "Good grief!" have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Geez.
- How many times has "Good grief!" appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on April 22, 2026.
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