Crossword answer
CLAPS
5 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 17 appearances · Last seen New York Times, September 9, 2026
Letter pattern
CLAPS
Clues that lead to CLAPS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Expresses approval, in a way5New York TimesSep 9, 2026
Bangs, like thunder (5)5The GuardianJul 18, 2026
Shows appreciation of many a footnote5Evening StandardJun 27, 2026
Applauds a number of parts of the race5Evening StandardMay 18, 2026
Applauds5Eugene ShefferDec 13, 2025
Shows approval5NewsdayAug 8, 2025
Applauds many parts of a race5Evening StandardJul 15, 2025
About CLAPS in crosswords
CLAPS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 17 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Expresses approval, in a way” in the New York Times crossword on September 9, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
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APORTNautical direction
PRIEDDug a little too deep
SOAKSSaturates
BRACEStabilizing piece
DONNA"The Bear" matriarch played by Jamie Lee Curtis
AGITAStress-induced discomfort
ODIUMHatred
BOARSWild hogs
NOMADCan't he keep a regular place?
ALOSSAt __ for words
Every appearance of CLAPS (17)
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Sep 9, 2026
Expresses approval, in a way · New York Times · 60 Across
Jul 18, 2026
Bangs, like thunder (5) · The Guardian · 7 Across
Jun 27, 2026
Shows appreciation of many a footnote · Evening Standard · 10 Across
May 18, 2026
Applauds a number of parts of the race · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Dec 13, 2025
Applauds · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Down
Aug 8, 2025
Shows approval · Newsday · Across
Jul 15, 2025
Applauds many parts of a race · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Feb 17, 2025
Applauds · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Jan 21, 2025
Applauds · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Apr 23, 2024
Applauds · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Jun 15, 2022
Applauds · Eugene Sheffer · 12 Down
May 6, 2021
Shows appreciation of many a footnote · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Mar 9, 2021
Applauds a number of parts of the race · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jul 3, 2019
Applauds · Evening Standard · 13 Down
May 6, 2019
Applauds many parts of a race · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Oct 11, 2018
Applauds · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Feb 8, 2018
Applauds · Evening Standard · 10 Across