NYT Midi Crossword · 9-Across · 4 letters
Playful tap on the nose NYT Midi Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 26, 2026
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It is also the sound-effect word often spoken during the tap.
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BOOP names both the gentle nose tap and the playful sound people often make while doing it.
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The playful tone asks for recent informal vocabulary rather than a formal synonym.
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A boop is a light, playful touch, especially a tap on a person or animal's nose.
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9-Across in NYT Midi Crossword puzzle for August 26, 2026.
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