What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sound of a wardrobe malfunction" from August 3, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Sound of a wardrobe malfunction”

This clue appeared as 23-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 3, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

RIP

Letters3

Starts withR

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Sound of a wardrobe malfunction” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 3, 2025 as 23-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sound of a wardrobe malfunction” clue?+

The answer is RIP (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 3, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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