Crack of the ___ (ballpark sound) Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Crack of the ___ (ballpark sound)”
THE ANSWER
BAT
The answer to “Crack of the ___ (ballpark sound)” is BAT.
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NYT Mini October 3 2026BATFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Crack of the ___ (ballpark sound)” most recently appeared in the NYT Mini on October 3 2026. The verified answer is a 3 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Bat in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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