What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Bug killer that goes "smack!"" from January 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Bug killer that goes "smack!"”

This clue appeared as 48-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance

FLYSWATTER

Letters10

Starts withF

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 5, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bug killer that goes "smack!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 5, 2026 as 48-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with F and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bug killer that goes "smack!"” clue?+

The answer is FLYSWATTER (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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