Scrooge's cry before "humbug"

Why does Bah fit this clue?

This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where 'Scrooge's cry before "humbug"' points to BAH, completing the famous exclamation 'Bah, humbug!' BAH is an interjection expressing contempt, disgust, or dismissal. In Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol,' the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge uses this phrase to dismiss Christmas cheer and charitable sentiment. The exclamation has become so strongly associated with Scrooge that it serves as shorthand for his curmudgeonly character.

What does Scrooge's cry before "humbug" mean?

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Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 4-across in the New York Times Mini on April 4, 2026, by Sam Ezersky, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.

What does Bah mean?

Origin of the word Bah

The word gained literary prominence through Charles Dickens' character Ebenezer Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol' (1843), who famously uses 'Bah! Humbug!' to express his contempt for Christmas festivities.

What are other crossword clues for Bah?

All clues from the New York Times Mini, Apr 4, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Mini for April 4, 2026 was published by Sam Ezersky and has 19 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

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What is the answer to Scrooge's cry before "humbug"?

The answer is Bah (3 letters).

Where did this clue appear?

This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on April 4, 2026.

How many letters does the answer to Scrooge's cry before "humbug" have?

The answer has 3 letters: Bah.

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