“Punch in the face, say” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SOCK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Punch in the face, say”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 2, 2026, where it runs at 25 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.