Crossword clue

“Punch in the mouth, slangily”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 6, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
KNUCKLESANDWICH
Letters15
Starts withK
Ends withH
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 6, 202515 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Punch in the mouth, slangily” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 6, 2025 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with K and ends with H, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Punch in the mouth, slangily” clue?+

The answer is KNUCKLESANDWICH (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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