Sound after a punch to the gut 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
“Sound after a punch to the gut”
THE ANSWER
OOF
The answer to “Sound after a punch to the gut” is OOF.
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NYT Midi October 27 2026OOFFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Sound after a punch to the gut” most recently appeared in the NYT Midi on October 27 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 Oof in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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