Crossword answer
SLAPS
5 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 10 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 6, 2026
Letter pattern
SLAPS
Clues that lead to SLAPS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Is really good, in modern slang5New York TimesAug 6, 2026
Painful rebukes5Wall Street JournalJun 13, 2026
They're given open-handedly5Evening StandardMar 31, 2026
Is awesome, in slang5New York TimesMar 3, 2026
Smacks5Evening StandardDec 22, 2025
High-five sounds5Eugene ShefferAug 18, 2021
About SLAPS in crosswords
SLAPS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 10 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Is really good, in modern slang” in the New York Times crossword on August 6, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
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SILOSWhere feed ferments
RUMMYCard game
DRIERNot as moist
OHARAJohn who wrote "BUtterfield 8"
PLEBSCommoners
SHIREMy lord takes horse, a mighty steed
TACITA bad act, it follows without saying
VERSEFrost bit?
WHISKKitchen utensil
INGOTGold block at Fort Knox
STRAPBind up parts
JAPESQuips
TILEDLike many Moroccan courtyards
Every appearance of SLAPS (10)
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Aug 6, 2026
Is really good, in modern slang · New York Times · 27 Down
Jun 13, 2026
Painful rebukes · Wall Street Journal · 53 Across
Mar 31, 2026
They're given open-handedly · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Mar 3, 2026
Is awesome, in slang · New York Times · 31 Across
Dec 22, 2025
Smacks · Evening Standard · 12 Down
Feb 26, 2024
Smacks · Evening Standard · 12 Down
Aug 18, 2021
High-five sounds · Eugene Sheffer · 34 Across
Dec 28, 2020
They're given open-handedly · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Oct 28, 2020
High-five sounds · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Down
Jul 14, 2020
Smacks · Evening Standard · 12 Down