NYT Crossword · 73 Down
“Knee-slapper” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, April 9, 2023 as 73 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 · Sunday, April 9, 2023 · 73 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Apr 9, 2023 · 73 Down · 4 letters
- May 13, 2015 · 40 Down · 4 letters
- Jan 21, 2014 · 31 Down · 4 letters
- Jul 22, 2007 · 63 Down · 4 letters
- May 8, 2005 · 32 Across · 6 letters
- Jul 27, 2004 · 26 Down · 4 letters
- Jun 8, 2004 · 60 Down · 4 letters
- May 27, 2004 · 42 Across · 4 letters
- May 6, 2004 · 19 Down · 4 letters
- Sep 4, 2003 · 15 Across · 4 letters
- Feb 17, 2002 · 106 Down · 6 letters
- Oct 21, 2001 · 85 Across · 4 letters
- Aug 30, 2001 · 14 Across · 4 letters
- Jul 8, 2001 · 78 Across · 6 letters
- Jan 9, 2001 · 52 Down · 4 letters
- Jul 16, 1999 · 3 Down · 6 letters
- Oct 10, 1998 · 1 Across · 6 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Knee-slapper”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with H and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Knee-slapper” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at 73 Down. It has appeared 17 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Knee-slapper” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is HOOT. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.