This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 1, 2025 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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RAP as a word: (countable) A sharp blow with something hard; (slang, with definite article) The blame for something.
RAP has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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