What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sound of a horse's hoof" from May 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sound of a horse's hoof”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

CLOP

Letters4

Starts withC

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Sound of a horse's hoof” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 19, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sound of a horse's hoof” clue?+

The answer is CLOP (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 19, 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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