“Thwack” crossword clue
Answer
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••••SLAP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SLAP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Thwack”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 29, 2026, where it runs at 3 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.
Crossing entries
May 29, 2026 grid1A"Oscar" of the French film industry5 ltrs›14APrematurely10 ltrs›17A"We have a mutual friend?!"10 ltrs›19ASee 20-Across3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 29, 20266AFeeling after a long hike4 ltrs›10ASinger/composer Bareilles4 ltrs›16AMany a fund-raising target, informally4 ltrs›18ASmurf who is more than 500 years old4 ltrs›20AWith 19-Across, swing dance originating in Harlem5 ltrs›21AThey're cut to defuse an explosive5 ltrs›22ACue ... or queue4 ltrs›23AOnly player to win three Super Bowl M.V.P. awards before turning 307 ltrs›
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