“Punch” crossword clue
Answer
Z
I
P
•••ZIP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ZIP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Punch”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 3, 2025, where it runs at 89 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on August 3, 2025.
Crossing entries
Aug 3, 2025 gridEvery appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 20, 2026NYT Crossword47 Across••••BRIOAug 3, 2025NYT Crossword89 Down•••ZIPOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••ZIP3 ltrs
••••BRIO4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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