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“Sound of a comics punch”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sound of a comics punch”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter W
Last letter M
W ? ? M

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

W H A M

The answer to “Sound of a comics punch” is WHAM

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter W starts with

The clue “Sound of a comics punch” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WHAM — a 4-letter word that begins with W and ends with M.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Sound of a comics punch”

What is the answer to “Sound of a comics punch” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WHAM — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sound of a comics punch”?

The answer WHAM contains 4 letters.

Was “Sound of a comics punch” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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