Meh

Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026

Stuck on the clue Meh from the New York Times Daily for April 1, 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

Meh (4)

Answer

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The answer to Meh is So-So (4 letters).

Why does So-So fit this clue?

This clue uses informal equivalence where 'Meh' directly translates to SO-SO, both expressing lukewarm indifference or mediocrity. Meh is a modern interjection that conveys boredom, apathy, or lack of enthusiasm about something. SO-SO is a hyphenated adjective meaning neither good nor bad, just average or mediocre. Both terms occupy the same semantic space of expressing mild disappointment or underwhelming assessment, making them perfect crossword synonyms for describing something that fails to impress.

What does Meh mean?

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

Meh

interjection

•expression of indifference or lack of enthusiasm

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 12-down in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026, by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.

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What does So-So mean?

adjective

•mediocre or average; neither good nor bad

adverb

•in a mediocre or indifferent manner

How to use So-So in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word So-So.

•“When asked how I liked the movie, I just shrugged and said it was so-so.”

•“The restaurant's food was so-so, nothing special but not terrible either.”

•“My performance on the test was so-so—I passed but didn't excel.”

What are other crossword clues for So-So?

“OK” (4)

“Average” (4)

“It's OK” (4)

“Nothing to write home about” (4)

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All clues from the New York Times Daily, Apr 1, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Daily for April 1, 2026 was published by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker and has 76 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

Across

1A"Don't ___ me!" (5)6AAlternative to check or card (4)10AWorld traveler's need (4)14AOld Hollywood nickname that sounds like a golf term (5)15ABirthplace of seven U.S. presidents (4)16AThey can be bruised or inflated (4)17AQuip, part 1 (10)19A"Golly!" (4)20AEpitome of smoothness (4)21ANail-biting sports periods, for short (3)22ABone that squeaks, maybe (6)24ATakes care of (6)26AImplied (5)27AQuip, part 2 (12)31AApple pan ___ (baked pastry) (5)34AWaze ways: Abbr. (4)35AGo a-courtin'? (3)36AAirline predictions, for short (4)37AStores selling Snödrottning pillowcases (5)39AScottish caps (4)40A"Fear ___" (3)41AEither of two wives of Henry VIII (4)42AVault in a mummy movie (5)43AQuip, part 3 (12)47ACry from a bandleader (5)48A"Wow, cool!" (6)51ALeave undisturbed (6)53AEnvironmentally friendly: Prefix (3)54AWord before market or collar (4)56ATennis legend Arthur (4)57AQuip, part 4 (10)60AAwaken slowly (4)61AMine finds (4)62AAwaken rudely (5)63ACheek (4)64A"Ramona the ___" (Beverly Cleary book) (4)65ANash who wrote "Who wants my jellyfish? / I'm not sellyfish!" (5)

Down

1DOutdoor events with grills, for short (4)2DJulia ___-Dreyfus of "Veep" (5)3DLight on one's feet (5)4DHappy Meal chain, informally (8)5D"Yikes!" (3)6DSecond wedding anniversary material (6)7DMoments of understanding (4)8DWalter Scott or Isaac Newton (3)9DOccasions for getting gussied up (8)10DKind of burger that lacks meat (6)11D"Listen, hear me out on this …" (9)12DMeh (4)13DLike a burnt-out firepit (4)18DAnnual D.C. address, for short (4)23DPhil who sang the protest song "The War Is Over" (4)
25DKind of burger that lacks meat (3)
26D"Toodle-oo!" (4)28DEnvironmentally friendly (5)29DRear end (4)30DWord repeated while trying out a microphone (4)31DCozy rooms (4)32DMidwestern native (4)33D"Look what I can do!" (9)37DGenre that combines mainstream and underground music (8)38DDo some crafting (4)39DAmphibian with specialized toe pads (8)41DOpposed (4)42DMS NOW competitor (3)44DEdmonton's hockey team (6)45DSwarming insect (6)46DRestaurant chain with locations in more than a dozen countries, thus justifying the first letter in its name (4)49DSo others can hear (5)50DNervous (5)51DGal in Glasgow (4)52D"Cómo ___ usted?" (4)53DWhat hearts represent in the face of a love emoji (4)55DSubject line abbr. (4)58D"How ___ you?" (3)59DNatural hairstyle, for short (3)

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Frequently asked questions about Meh

What is the answer to Meh?
The answer is So-So (4 letters).
Where did this clue appear?
This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Meh have?
The answer has 4 letters: So-So.

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Puzzle

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editor

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position

12 Down

answer length

4 letters

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