Likely reaction to a dad joke
Archive answer — September 18, 2026
7 Across
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“EYEROLL” is the published 7-letter fill for 7 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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This clue’s Friday, September 18, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. Credit given without interest?
Answer: HATTIP
- 7. Likely reaction to a dad joke
Answer: EYEROLL
- 9. Label on some art
Answer: NOAIUSED
- 13. Zeus or Apollo, e.g.
Answer: GOD
- 16. Class of antidepressant, for short
Answer: SSRI
- 17. "Well, how about that!"
Answer: OHO
- 18. Abbr. that replaces some names
Answer: ETAL
- 19. "Nothing to do but see how this plays out"
Answer: NOWWEWAIT
- 21. Rosie who recently guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live
Answer: ODONNELL
- 22. Tiffany Pollard, a.k.a. ___ (reality star of the aughts)
Answer: NEWYORK
Down
- 1. Brooding type?
Answer: HEN
- 2. Bottoms star Edebiri
Answer: AYO
- 3. Leaves for a drink?
Answer: TEA
- 4. Start of a cycle?
Answer: TRI
- 6. "i beg u"
Answer: PLS
- 8. "We really need to have that conversation"
Answer: LETSTALK
- 10. Obstruct the progress of
Answer: DERAIL
- 12. Illegal pinball move
Answer: TILT
- 13. Dept. Q actor Matthew
Answer: GOODE
- 14. "I was not prepared for that"
Answer: OHWOW
- 15. Tide competitor
Answer: DOWNY
- 16. Place for Pennywise or the Ninja Turtles
Answer: SEWER
- 19. Start for -binary or -fiction
Answer: NON
The answer to “Likely reaction to a dad joke” in the The Atlantic Crossword is EYEROLL — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 18, 2026 at 7-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
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Why does EYEROLL fit?
EYEROLL is the published 7-letter answer at 7-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Likely reaction to a dad joke”?
The answer is EYEROLL.
How many letters are in the answer?
7 letters: EYEROLL.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for September 18, 2026 at 7-Across.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the The Atlantic answers page for September 18, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.