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Snap, crackle or pop NYT Crossword Clue

49D | 5 letters

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NOISE

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Why This Answer Fits

NOISE is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Snap, crackle or pop". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 49D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: NOISE in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Direct clue.
NOISE has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 49D.

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Snap, crackle or pop", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
This clue appears at 49D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.

Position 49D

Answer length 5

Puzzle type Daily

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Clue History

July 14, 2026 Daily / 49D / 5 letters

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