Internet joke
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 27, 2026
Stuck on the clue Internet joke from the New York Times Mini for March 27, 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
Internet joke (4)
Answer
The answer to Internet joke is Meme (4 letters).
Why does Meme fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Internet joke' points to MEME, a unit of cultural information that spreads from person to person through imitation. A meme is a piece of media, typically an image with text, that gets shared and modified across social platforms as a form of humor or commentary. The term was coined by biologist Richard Dawkins in 1976 to describe how ideas replicate like genes, but it gained its modern meaning with the rise of internet culture where funny images, videos, and phrases spread virally through online communities.
What does Internet joke mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Internet
noun
•global network of interconnected computers and servers
joke
noun
•something said or done to provoke laughter or amusement
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 8-across in the New York Times Mini on March 27, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Meme mean?
noun
•Any unit of cultural information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another in a comparable way to the transmission of genes.
•Something, usually humorous, which is copied and circulated online with slight adaptations, including quizzes, basic pictures, video templates etc.
verb
•To turn into a meme; to use a meme, especially to achieve something in real life.
•To create and use humorous memes.
Origin of the word Meme
•origin: Greek 'mimema' meaning 'something imitated'
•period: 1976
The word was coined by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in his book 'The Selfish Gene' to describe how cultural information spreads and evolves similar to genes.
How to use Meme in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Meme.
•“The viral cat video quickly became a popular meme that everyone was sharing and making jokes about online.”
•“The concept of 'survival of the fittest' has become a cultural meme that influences how people think about competition.”
•“That awkward moment when you realize you've been using an outdated meme format became a meme itself.”
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The New York Times Mini for March 27, 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 Internet joke
- What is the answer to Internet joke?
- The answer is Meme (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 27, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Internet joke have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Meme.
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