NYT Crossword · 2 Down
“Explode” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, December 20, 2023 as 2 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Wednesday, December 20, 2023 · 2 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Dec 20, 2023 · 2 Down · 4 letters
- Apr 4, 2017 · 33 Down · 9 letters
- May 4, 2011 · 53 Across · 4 letters
- Nov 5, 2008 · 8 Down · 5 letters
- May 9, 2006 · 54 Down · 5 letters
- Nov 2, 2004 · 16 Across · 5 letters
- May 19, 2003 · 45 Down · 6 letters
- Dec 23, 2001 · 51 Down · 5 letters
- Sep 23, 2001 · 92 Down · 6 letters
- Jul 1, 1998 · 37 Down · 5 letters
- Jul 31, 1994 · 48 Down · 5 letters
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Across
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Down
- 1"Oh, no!" crossword clue3 letters
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- 29Abbreviated abbreviation crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Explode”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with B and ends with W, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Explode” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 2 Down. It has appeared 11 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Explode” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is BLOW. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.