LA Times Crossword · 4-Across · 3 letters

Collision sound LA Times Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 27, 2026

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Meaning cue

Use a three-letter comic-book impact noise.

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Answer

BAM

Why it fits

BAM fits as the three-letter sound effect commonly written to represent two things striking each other forcefully.

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What narrows the clue

The word "sound" calls for a written impact noise rather than an object.

Answer meaning

Bam is an imitative exclamation for a sudden impact or collision.

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4-Across in LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 27, 2026.

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