Happy as a ___ Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Happy as a ___” from the New York Times crossword of September 28, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

NEW YORK TIMES, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

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Hints

Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.

Hint 1 Meaning

Hint 2 Anagram

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This clue also appeared in the New York Times on March 2, 2026, November 3, 2025.

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Questions

What is the answer to “Happy as a ___”?

CLAM, 4 letters: to dig for clams (bivalve mollusks).

When was “Happy as a ___” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of September 28, 2026, and 2 more times before that.

How many letters does the answer have?

4 letters, starting with C.