"Kapow!"

Latest answer — May 02, 2026

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This clue's Saturday, May 02, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Item in a humidor
  2. 6Similar (to)
  3. 10Savory taste
  4. 11Capital city that's home to the Spanish steps, despite its name
  5. 12"To make a movie about coffee, you need a good screenplay. How's the ___?"
  6. 14"___ Como Va" (Santana hit)
  7. 15Quid pro ___
  8. 16"Phew, what a production, glad we're done filming. That's officially a ___!"
  9. 20Align (with)
  10. 23Traveler's calculation, for short
  11. 24"Kapow!"
  12. 25Pronoun pairing
  13. 27Rodeo headwear
  14. 29"Time to generate (hopefully positive) buzz about this coffee movie. We need some good ___!"
  15. 30Thin marsh plant

Down

  1. 1Stephen King novel about a rabid dog
  2. 2Wishy-washy R.S.V.P.
  3. 3Donated
  4. 4Reddit Q&A; session
  5. 5Off-color
  6. 6Symbol that connects the "A" to "Z" in Amazon's logo
  7. 7___ pond (Japanese garden feature)
  8. 8Pesky hell-raiser
  9. 9Basketball rim attachment
  10. 13What a cow chews (and chews again!)
  11. 16Dues payer
  12. 17Athlete's post-surgery activity, perhaps
  13. 18Going ___ tooth and nail
  14. 19"The Office" character who said "There's nothing better than a beautiful day at the beach filled with sun, surf and ... diligent note-taking"
  15. 20Alphabet beginning
  16. 21Amorphous mass
  17. 22Sound from a baby T. rex, in cartoons
  18. 25Extravagant promotion
  19. 26Former Israeli P.M. Barak
  20. 28Get a Venmo request, say

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Item in a humidor — Answer: CIGAR
  2. 6. Similar (to) — Answer: AKIN. Hint: Think of words that mean 'related' or 'like'! 👫
  3. 10. Savory taste — Answer: UMAMI
  4. 11. Capital city that's home to the Spanish steps, despite its name — Answer: ROME
  5. 12. "To make a movie about coffee, you need a good screenplay. How's the ___?" — Answer: JAVASCRIPT
  6. 14. "___ Como Va" (Santana hit) — Answer: OYE
  7. 15. Quid pro ___ — Answer: QUO
  8. 16. "Phew, what a production, glad we're done filming. That's officially a ___!" — Answer: MUDWRAP
  9. 20. Align (with) — Answer: AGREE
  10. 23. Traveler's calculation, for short — Answer: ETA
  11. 24. "Kapow!" — Answer: BLAM
  12. 25. Pronoun pairing — Answer: HEHIM
  13. 27. Rodeo headwear — Answer: COWBOYHAT
  14. 29. "Time to generate (hopefully positive) buzz about this coffee movie. We need some good ___!" — Answer: BREWPUB
  15. 30. Thin marsh plant — Answer: REED

Down

  1. 1. Stephen King novel about a rabid dog — Answer: CUJO
  2. 2. Wishy-washy R.S.V.P. — Answer: IMAY
  3. 3. Donated — Answer: GAVE. Hint: Passed something along generously rather than keeping it for yourself 🎁
  4. 4. Reddit Q&A; session — Answer: AMA
  5. 5. Off-color — Answer: RISQUE
  6. 6. Symbol that connects the "A" to "Z" in Amazon's logo — Answer: ARROW
  7. 7. ___ pond (Japanese garden feature) — Answer: KOI
  8. 8. Pesky hell-raiser — Answer: IMP
  9. 9. Basketball rim attachment — Answer: NET
  10. 13. What a cow chews (and chews again!) — Answer: CUD
  11. 16. Dues payer — Answer: MEMBER
  12. 17. Athlete's post-surgery activity, perhaps — Answer: REHAB
  13. 18. Going ___ tooth and nail — Answer: ATIT
  14. 19. "The Office" character who said "There's nothing better than a beautiful day at the beach filled with sun, surf and ... diligent note-taking" — Answer: PAM
  15. 20. Alphabet beginning — Answer: ABC. Hint: The first three in line when lessons begin 📚
  16. 21. Amorphous mass — Answer: GLOB
  17. 22. Sound from a baby T. rex, in cartoons — Answer: RAWR
  18. 25. Extravagant promotion — Answer: HYPE
  19. 26. Former Israeli P.M. Barak — Answer: EHUD
  20. 28. Get a Venmo request, say — Answer: OWE

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The answer to “"Kapow!"” in the New York Times Midi crossword is BLAM — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on May 2, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 24-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include BAM. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“"Kapow!"” answer

BLAM (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as BAM

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is BLAM.

Why the answer is BLAM

BLAM is the 4-letter solution that fits ""Kapow!"" in the NYT Midi crossword on May 2, 2026 (24-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

Other answers for “"Kapow!"”

New York Times Midi has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides BLAM, it has also been BAM. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

More clues from the NYT Midi Crossword on May 2, 2026

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About the NYT Midi Crossword

The New York Times Midi is the mid-size daily puzzle between the Mini and the full crossword — typically a 7×7 grid that still rewards quick pattern recognition. Because the Midi is compact, one stubborn clue can jam the whole solve, which is why a confirmed answer and a short explanation help most when you're stuck on a single square.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “"Kapow!"”?

The answer is BLAM, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on May 2, 2026. Other answers for this clue include BAM.

How many letters is the answer to “"Kapow!"”?

4 letters: BLAM. Earlier fills for this clue have also been BAM (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on May 2, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 24-Across. Earlier appearances: March 24, 2026 → BAM.

Can “"Kapow!"” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides BLAM, New York Times Midi has also used BAM for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?

The full grid for May 2, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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