This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ W
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About the answer
KAPOW as a word: Alternative spelling of kerpow. [A powerful sound of impact or transformation; pow, wham.].
KAPOW has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 26, 2026.
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