“__ boom (jet sound)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ boom (jet sound)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 31, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter C
S ? ? ? C

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S O N I C

The answer to “__ boom (jet sound)” is SONIC

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Aug 31, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “__ boom (jet sound)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 31, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SONIC — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with C.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “__ boom (jet sound)”

What is the answer to “__ boom (jet sound)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SONIC — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__ boom (jet sound)”?

The answer SONIC contains 5 letters.

Was “__ boom (jet sound)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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