"Aha, got it!"

OHISEE

This exclamation might follow spotting something unexpected in the distance.

The clue plays on the phrase "Aha, got it!" which sounds like someone suddenly understanding something. The answer "OHISEE" is a pun—it’s how you might pronounce the letters "O-H I-C" (short for "Oh, I see!"), mimicking the moment of realization. The wordplay relies on the homophone trick, turning a common exclamation into a spelled-out version that fits the crossword’s letter count.