Explosive sound
Crossword clue · 3 known answers · 4 appearances · Last seen in the Wall Street Journal crossword on May 18, 2026
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BOOM
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The clue “Explosive sound” has appeared 4 times in our database with 3 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Wall Street Journal crossword on May 18, 2026, where the answer was BOOM.
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