This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 2, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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RAP as a word: (countable) A sharp blow with something hard; (slang, with definite article) The blame for something.
RAP has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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