Knocks on the head
Latest answer — September 02, 2026
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Clue explained
BOPS is the present-tense verb meaning “knocks” or lightly strikes, including on someone’s head. Its plural-looking spelling reflects the third-person singular verb form in the clue.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Wednesday, September 02, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Knocks on the head” in the New York Times Midi crossword is BOPS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 2, 2026 at 2-Down. 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.
“Knocks on the head” answer
BOPS (4 letters)
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What does BOPS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of BOPS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- dance to pop music
When else has “Knocks on the head” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
September 2, 2026 (most recent) → BOPS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Knocks on the head”?
The answer is BOPS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Knocks on the head”?
4 letters: BOPS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on September 2, 2026, at 2-Down.
Can “Knocks on the head” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Midi answers?
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