When tripled, "That's correct!"
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 3, 2026
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When tripled, "That's correct!" (4)
Answer
The answer to When tripled, "That's correct!" is Ding (4 letters).
Why does Ding fit this clue?
This clue uses a fill-in-the-blank style instruction, telling you to repeat the answer three times to get a familiar phrase. DING is a short, sharp ringing sound, like the tone a bell makes. When you say "Ding ding ding!" three times in a row, it is a playful, informal way of shouting "That's correct!" or "You got it!" The phrase comes from game shows and quiz competitions, where a bell or buzzer rings to signal a right answer, so three quick dings became a fun shorthand for celebrating a winner.
What does When tripled, "That's correct!" mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
tripled
verb
•repeated three times in succession
clue
noun
•a hint or piece of information that helps solve a puzzle
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 1-across in the New York Times Mini on March 3, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Ding mean?
noun
•Very minor damage, a small dent or chip.
•A rejection.
•The high-pitched resonant sound of a bell.
•The act of levelling up.
•An ancient Chinese vessel with legs and a lid.
verb
•To hit or strike.
•To dash; to throw violently.
•To make high-pitched sound like a bell.
•To keep repeating; impress by reiteration, with reference to the monotonous striking of a bell.
Origin of the word Ding
•origin: Middle English 'dingen', from Old English 'dyngan'
•period: Old English
The word originally meant 'to beat' or 'to strike' and is related to Old Norse 'dengja', reflecting the Germanic roots of words describing forceful impact sounds.
How to use Ding in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Ding.
•“When the contestant gave the right answer, the game show host exclaimed 'Ding, ding, ding! That's correct!'”
•“I heard the ding of the microwave signaling that my dinner was ready.”
•“There's a small ding on the car door from where someone hit it in the parking lot.”
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- What is the answer to When tripled, "That's correct!"?
- The answer is Ding (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 3, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to When tripled, "That's correct!" have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Ding.
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