What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sound effect for a bop on the head" from May 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sound effect for a bop on the head”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BOINK

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withK

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Sound effect for a bop on the head” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 4, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sound effect for a bop on the head” clue?+

The answer is BOINK (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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