“Comic strip sound of impact” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KAPOW is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Comic strip sound of impact”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 7, 2025, where it runs at 15 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 7, 2025.