Strikes, Perhaps(5) NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from October 03, 2024
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Updated Oct 03, 2024
Strikes, Perhaps(5) NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Strikes, Perhaps(5) NYT for the October 03, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with S and end with S, and the possible solutions are SADIS, SADOS, SLAPS.
Here is the right answer to the crossword clue Strikes, Perhaps(5) NYT featured in the NYT puzzle. The correct answer to this clue is SLAPS.
The crossword clue "Strikes, Perhaps" with the answer "SLAPS" refers to a form of hitting that involves a quick, sharp blow, typically with an open hand. The use of "Strikes" in the clue is deliberately broad, allowing for multiple interpretations like physical hits or even labor strikes, but the addition of "Perhaps" indicates a more specific type of strike that could fit the context.
"SLAPS" captures this idea perfectly, as it describes a forceful motion that still fits under the general category of strikes, making it a clever and succinct answer that narrows down the potential meanings of the clue.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on October 03, 2024. You can also get all other NYT hints and answers here.
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