Open-handed smack — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the July 29 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
SLAP
4 letters
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___ in the face (shock)
SLAP
4
"That was such a ___ in the face!" ("So rude!")
SLAP
4
High-five, essentially
SLAP
4
Strike with one's palm, say
SLAP
4
Word with "stick" to mean a style of humor
SLAP
4
Open-handed smack on the face
SLAP
4
Up-top high five?
SLAP
4
Strike with palm, say
SLAP
4
___ shot, forceful ice hockey strike that sends the puck flying with speed
SLAP
4
Open-handed smack on the face
SLAP
4
Smack across the face
SLAP
4
"___ That Bass," song by Fred Astaire
SLAP
4
Something to put a houseplant in
POT
3
What actors do in movies
ACT
3
Sailor's "Yes!"
AYE
3
___ tai (drink)
MAI
3
Set of socks, say
PAIR
4
Unit of currency in Tokyo
YEN
3
Ding-___ (bell sound)
DONG
4
TV's "Ed, Edd n ___"
EDDY
4
Celine who sang "My Heart Will Go On"
DION
4
"You can't get ___ of me that easily!"
RID
3
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