Crossword clue
“Whack to the head, in slang”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 25, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
DOPESLAPLetters8
Starts withD
Ends withP
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Whack to the head, in slang” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 25, 2025 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with D and ends with P, 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 “Whack to the head, in slang” clue?+
The answer is DOPESLAP (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 25, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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