"Kapow!" NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “"Kapow!"” crossword clue is BLAM (4 letters); other puzzles used BAM and WHAMMO. We have seen this clue 15 times in New York Times Mini and New York Times and USA Today and Universal crosswords, most recently on August 19, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS
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BLAM: to make a loud sound like that of a gunshot.
Best answers for “"Kapow!"”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLAM | 4 | "Kapow!" |
| 2 | BAM | 3 | "Kapow!" |
| 3 | WHAMMO | 6 | "Kapow!" |
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times Mini | August 19, 2026 | BLAM | 5 Down |
| New York Times | August 1, 2026 | BAM | 53 Down |
| USA Today | July 22, 2026 | BAM | 60 Down |
| Universal | July 13, 2026 | BLAM | 49 Down |
| USA Today | June 22, 2026 | BLAM | 12 Across |
| USA Today | March 24, 2026 | WHAMMO | 1 Down |
| Universal | January 11, 2026 | BLAM | 35 Across |
| New York Times | August 28, 2025 | BAM | 70 Across |
| USA Today | July 17, 2025 | BAM | 37 Down |
| New York Times | April 22, 2025 | BLAM | 54 Down |
| New York Times | February 2, 2025 | BANG | 88 Down |
| New York Times | January 23, 2025 | BAM | 12 Down |
| New York Times | January 8, 2025 | WHAM | 10 Down |
| USA Today | December 21, 2024 | BAM | 42 Down |
| Universal | December 19, 2024 | BLAM | 40 Down |
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Questions about the "Kapow!" Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the "Kapow!" crossword clue?
BLAM is the 4-letter answer to the “"Kapow!"” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the "Kapow!" crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times Mini of August 19, 2026. We have seen it 15 times.
What are other possible answers to the "Kapow!" crossword clue?
Other puzzles used BAM and WHAMMO for this clue.