What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Sound heard at the door" from February 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sound heard at the door”

This clue appeared as 67-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

RAP

Letters3

Starts withR

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Sound heard at the door” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 17, 2026 as 67-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sound heard at the door” clue?+

The answer is RAP (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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