“Sounds of heavy things hitting the ground” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.THUDS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sounds of heavy things hitting the ground”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 25, 2025, where it runs at 25 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.