When I first saw the clue "[How disappointing]" in today's NYT Mini Crossword, my immediate thought was "bummer", but it's too long for the grid. There's a subtle hint in that clue that I initially missed, but it will help lead you to the correct answer.
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As usual, I recommend you try to find some adjacent answers to get an idea of what you are looking for. Some of the clues are easy enough today. I am here to help you figure out the rest.
The definitive answer to this crossword clue is below, so stop reading if you don't want spoilers. Skip to the next section or pause to try to answer the clue on your own first.
The answer to "How disappointing" in today's NYT Mini is "SIGH". It's the "sigh" sound, not a direct synonym of "disappointing". If you try to find similar words, like "bummer", you'll never find the right answer, and you might even think some of the intersecting answers are wrong.
