“Sharp blow to the chest” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RIBSHOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sharp blow to the chest”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 25, 2025, where it runs at 1 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 25, 2025 grid1ACalendar month between Sha'ban and Shawwal7 ltrs›15A"Here's the hard truth …"15 ltrs›17A46 years?15 ltrs›18ASudden movement5 ltrs›21ARuns superbly4 ltrs›24A1992 U2 hit inspired by German reunification3 ltrs›27AFinancial reporter?8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 25, 20258ASome solid marks7 ltrs›19APinched5 ltrs›20A___ Maroni, Gotham City mobster in the DC Comics universe3 ltrs›22ABug5 ltrs›23AWord on either side of "against"4 ltrs›25ABusby Berkeley musical film that introduced "I Only Have Eyes for You"5 ltrs›26APrinting mark whose name is from the Latin for "is lacking"5 ltrs›29ABalances6 ltrs›
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