Smack, as flies Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Smack, as flies” from the New York Times crossword of August 18, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, AUGUST 18, 2026
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SWAT is the answer to “Smack, as flies”. It means to hit sharply.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To hit sharply.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: WSTA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Hit with a rolled-up magazine, maybe”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Smack, as flies”?
SWAT, 4 letters: to hit sharply.
When was “Smack, as flies” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 18, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with S.