The New York Times Crossword · 18-Across · 6 letters
Explosive sound The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 30, 2026
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Use a six-letter comic-book-style noise beginning with K.
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Why it fits
KABOOM is the onomatopoeic word for a sudden explosive noise. The clue asks for the represented sound itself rather than an object that explodes.
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The word “sound” calls for an imitative noise word, and “explosive” supplies its source.
Answer meaning
Kaboom is an exclamation or sound-effect word representing a loud explosion.
Where this clue appeared
18-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 30, 2026.
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