“Reduce to a pulp” crossword clue
Answer
S
M
A
S
H
•••••SMASH
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SMASH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Reduce to a pulp”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 18, 2025, where it runs at 40 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 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 October 18, 2025.
Crossing entries
Oct 18, 2025 grid39AMonthly magazine that sponsors a large annual music festival in New Orleans7 ltrs›45ASmallest member of the eurozone (122 square miles)5 ltrs›48ASpirals out of control?9 ltrs›51ACan't cool off8 ltrs›53ACulinary concurrence7 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 12, 2026NYT Crossword14 Across••••MASHOct 18, 2025NYT Crossword40 Down•••••SMASHOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••SMASH5 ltrs
••••MASH4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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