Explosive sound
Crossword clue · 3 known answers · 5 appearances · Last seen in the New York Times crossword on August 30, 2026
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KABOOM
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The clue “Explosive sound” has appeared 5 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 New York Times crossword on August 30, 2026, where the answer was KABOOM.
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