Crossword clue

“Reduce to a pulp”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
SMASH
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withH
Vowels1

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
MASH41 of 2
SMASH51 of 2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Reduce to a pulp” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2025 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for October 18, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Reduce to a pulp” clue?+

The answer is SMASH (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 18, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for October 18, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.