What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Explosive sound" from August 30, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Explosive sound”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

KABOOM

Letters6

Starts withK

Ends withM

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 30, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Explosive sound” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 30, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with K and ends with M, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Explosive sound” clue?+

The answer is KABOOM (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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