This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
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S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ S
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SLAPS as a word: A two-player reaction game in which opponents slap each other's hands.
SLAPS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 3, 2026.
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