Crossword clue
“Pie-in-the-face sound”
This clue appeared as 57-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SPLATLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Pie-in-the-face sound” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 30, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Pie-in-the-face sound” clue?+
The answer is SPLAT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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