“Dear me!” crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with O and has 4 letters.

OHNO

OHNO — the 4-letter solution to ““Dear me!””, entered at 26 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 31, 2022.

About this clue

““Dear me!”” appeared as 26 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 31, 2022, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 8 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on July 15, 2025.

Letters
4
Position
26 Across
Times seen
8

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • OHMY4 letters

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to ““Dear me!””?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, December 31, 2022, the answer to ““Dear me!”” is OHNO — 4 letters, entered at 26 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: OHMY, OHNO. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 4 letters and starts with O.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.