This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ P
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About the answer
WHAP as a word: (US, transitive) To strike hard and suddenly; A blow; a hit; a whop.
WHAP has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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