What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Old-fashioned prelude to a duel" from January 28, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Old-fashioned prelude to a duel”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SLAP

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 28, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Old-fashioned prelude to a duel” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 28, 2025 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Old-fashioned prelude to a duel” clue?+

The answer is SLAP (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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