What is the answer to ""Bad call, ump!""?

The most common answer is BOO. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2011, and first appeared in 2008.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

“Bad call, ump!” Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on "Bad call, ump!"? The answer is 3 letters and was featured in the August 13, 2025 New Yorker crossword. Get the solution here.

"Bad call, ump!" Crossword Answer

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"Bad call, ump!" Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to ""Bad call, ump!"" crossword clue?

The answer to the ""Bad call, ump!"" crossword clue is BOO. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used ""Bad call, ump!"" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on August 13, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of BOO?

The word BOO means: show displeasure, as after a performance or speech. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue ""Bad call, ump!"".