What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sudden dose of reality, in slang" from April 27, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Sudden dose of reality, in slang”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

TRUTHBOMB

Letters9

Starts withT

Ends withB

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 27, 20259 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sudden dose of reality, in slang” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 27, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with T and ends with B.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sudden dose of reality, in slang” clue?+

The answer is TRUTHBOMB (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 27, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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