"Old MacDonald Had a Farm" refrain

Latest answer — September 1, 2026

7 Across

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“EIEIO” is the published 5-letter fill for 7 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

Boston Globe Mini Crossword

This clue’s Tuesday, September 1, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Takes a load off
  2. 5"Ethan Frome" author Wharton
  3. 7"Old MacDonald Had a Farm" refrainEIEIO
  4. 8___ Washington (highest point in New England)
  5. 9Fuel efficiency stat

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Appear to be
  2. 2"Raining cats and dogs," e.g.
  3. 3Traffic jam
  4. 4Lead singer of "The Police"
  5. 6Stolen, slangily

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Across

  1. 1. Takes a load off

    Answer: SITS

  2. 5. "Ethan Frome" author Wharton

    Answer: EDITH

  3. 7. "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" refrain

    Answer: EIEIO

  4. 8. ___ Washington (highest point in New England)

    Answer: MOUNT

  5. 9. Fuel efficiency stat

    Answer: MPG

Down

  1. 1. Appear to be

    Answer: SEEM

  2. 2. "Raining cats and dogs," e.g.

    Answer: IDIOM

  3. 3. Traffic jam

    Answer: TIEUP

  4. 4. Lead singer of "The Police"

    Answer: STING

  5. 6. Stolen, slangily

    Answer: HOT

The answer to “"Old MacDonald Had a Farm" refrain” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is EIEIO — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 1, 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.

“"Old MacDonald Had a Farm" refrain” answer

EIEIO(5 letters)

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Why does EIEIO fit?

EIEIO is the published 5-letter answer at 7-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “"Old MacDonald Had a Farm" refrain” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “"Old MacDonald Had a Farm" refrain”?

The answer is EIEIO.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: EIEIO.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for September 1, 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?

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