Trying to complete the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from July 21, 2025? The clue "Punch" stumps many solvers, but we've found 69 possible answers. Our top solution is HIT (3 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
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69 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
HIT
Punch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
99%
HIT
Punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
99%
SOCK
Punch
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
99%
SOCK
Punch
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
99%
SLUG
Punch
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 14, 2024
99%
SLUG
Punch
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 14, 2024
50%
ONETWO
Boxer's punch combo
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
50%
ONETWO
Boxer's punch combo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
50%
JAB
Quick punch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
50%
JAB
Quick punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
50%
OOF
"That punch hurt!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
50%
OOF
"That punch hurt!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
50%
GLAD
Pleased as punch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
50%
GLAD
Pleased as punch
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
50%
LEFTJAB
Certain punch
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
50%
LEFTJAB
Certain punch
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
50%
BOWL
Word after "poke" or "punch"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
50%
BOWL
Word after "poke" or "punch"
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
50%
AWL
Leather punch
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
50%
AWL
Leather punch
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
50%
RUM
What gives planter's punch its punch
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
50%
RUM
What gives planter's punch its punch
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
50%
STAGGER
React to a punch
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
50%
STAGGER
React to a punch
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
50%
HOOK
Boxer’s punch
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 4, 2024
50%
HOOK
Boxer’s punch
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 4, 2024
50%
LOVETAP
*Light, friendly punch
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2024
50%
LOVETAP
*Light, friendly punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2024
50%
TAKEAPOKEAT
Try to punch
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 23, 2024
50%
TAKEAPOKEAT
Try to punch
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 23, 2024
50%
JOKE
Bit with a punch line
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2024
50%
JOKE
Bit with a punch line
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2024
50%
ARBYS
"Sir, this is an ___" (punch line for a fast-food meme)
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2024
50%
ARBYS
"Sir, this is an ___" (punch line for a fast-food meme)
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2024
50%
MAYWINE
Herb-flavored German punch
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 1, 2024
50%
MAYWINE
Herb-flavored German punch
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 1, 2024
50%
PROUD
__ as punch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
50%
PROUD
__ as punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
50%
ELATED
Pleased as punch
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2023
50%
ELATED
Pleased as punch
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2023
50%
LADLE
Tool in a punch bowl
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2022
50%
LADLE
Tool in a punch bowl
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2022
50%
RIGHTJAB
Boxing punch
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 27, 2022
50%
RIGHTJAB
Boxing punch
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 27, 2022
50%
OOFS
Comics punch lines?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2021
50%
OOFS
Comics punch lines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2021
50%
DRUNK
Word after "punch" or "sloppy"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2021
50%
DRUNK
Word after "punch" or "sloppy"
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2021
50%
LACED
Spiked, as punch
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2021
50%
LACED
Spiked, as punch
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2021
50%
DUCKS
Avoids a punch, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2021
50%
DUCKS
Avoids a punch, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2021
50%
SAWSTARS
Reacted to a punch
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2021
50%
SAWSTARS
Reacted to a punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2021
50%
MAKEAFIST
Prepare to punch
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 7, 2021
50%
MAKEAFIST
Prepare to punch
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 7, 2021
50%
SPIKED
Like laced punch, and a hint to what's been added to 17-, 32-, 41- and 59-Across
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2020
50%
SPIKED
Like laced punch, and a hint to what's been added to 17-, 32-, 41- and 59-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2020
50%
BAM
Loud punch sound
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2020
50%
BAM
Loud punch sound
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2020
50%
TRIALOOF
*Reaction to a courtroom punch?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2020
50%
TRIALOOF
*Reaction to a courtroom punch?
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2020
50%
REELS
Reacts to a punch
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 24, 2020
50%
REELS
Reacts to a punch
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 24, 2020
50%
HIC
Fruit punch brand
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2020
50%
HIC
Fruit punch brand
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2020
50%
LOWBLOW
Illegal punch
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 19, 2020
50%
LOWBLOW
Illegal punch
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 19, 2020
50%
KNUCKLEDUSTER
Brass item that enhances a punch
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 26, 2020
50%
KNUCKLEDUSTER
Brass item that enhances a punch
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 26, 2020
50%
POW
Superhero punch sound
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2020
50%
POW
Superhero punch sound
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2020
50%
SMASH
The Hulk's punch
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2020
50%
SMASH
The Hulk's punch
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2020
50%
POTENT
Packing a punch
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 15, 2020
50%
POTENT
Packing a punch
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 15, 2020
50%
NOGS
Quaffs with punch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2020
50%
NOGS
Quaffs with punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2020
50%
BLOW
Hard punch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2019
50%
BLOW
Hard punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2019
50%
JABAT
Try to punch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2019
50%
JABAT
Try to punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2019
50%
RIGHTINTHECHOPS
Lumberjack's way to punch an opponent?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2019
50%
RIGHTINTHECHOPS
Lumberjack's way to punch an opponent?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2019
50%
LEFTHOOK
Boxer's punch
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 26, 2018
50%
LEFTHOOK
Boxer's punch
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 26, 2018
50%
HAYMAKER
Powerful punch
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 25, 2018
50%
HAYMAKER
Powerful punch
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 25, 2018
1%
SPAR
Trade punches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
SPAR
Trade punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
JABS
Quick punches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
JABS
Quick punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
AWLS
Hide punchers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
AWLS
Hide punchers
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
HIDDENCOMIC
Quiet type with unexpected punchlines?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
1%
HIDDENCOMIC
Quiet type with unexpected punchlines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
1%
SETUP
Lead-in to a punchline
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2024
1%
SETUP
Lead-in to a punchline
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2024
1%
LEFTS
Some boxing punches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2024
1%
LEFTS
Some boxing punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
1%
ADAPT
Roll with the punches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2023
1%
ADAPT
Roll with the punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2023
1%
KOS
Results of some MMA punches
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2023
1%
KOS
Results of some MMA punches
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2023
1%
ATE
"... because 7 ___ 9" (punchline)
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2023
1%
ATE
"... because 7 ___ 9" (punchline)
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2023
1%
TIMECARD
It gets punched at work
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 17, 2023
1%
TIMECARD
It gets punched at work
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 17, 2023
1%
KNOT
"I'm a frayed ___" (joke punchline)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2022
1%
KNOT
"I'm a frayed ___" (joke punchline)
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2022
1%
ADAPTS
Rolls with the punches
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2022
1%
ADAPTS
Rolls with the punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2022
1%
CATHARSIS
It might be achieved by crying or hitting a punching bag
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2022
1%
CATHARSIS
It might be achieved by crying or hitting a punching bag
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2022
1%
RIMSHOT
Drum stroke after a punchline ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2022
1%
RIMSHOT
Drum stroke after a punchline ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2022
1%
ROCKYBALBOA
*Role with the punches?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2021
1%
ROCKYBALBOA
*Role with the punches?
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2021
1%
BODYBLOWS
Big punches
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2021
1%
BODYBLOWS
Big punches
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2021
1%
ONETWOS
Combination punches
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 21, 2021
1%
ONETWOS
Combination punches
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 21, 2021
1%
FISTS
They deliver punches
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2021
1%
FISTS
They deliver punches
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2021
1%
TAEBO
Workout system with punches
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2021
1%
TAEBO
Workout system with punches
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2021
1%
ROCKEMSOCKEM
*Kind of toy robot that punches (see letters 4 to 8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 25, 2020
1%
ROCKEMSOCKEM
*Kind of toy robot that punches (see letters 4 to 8)
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2020
1%
ATWORK
Where time cards are punched
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2020
1%
ATWORK
Where time cards are punched
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2020
1%
SPARRED
Exchanged punches
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2020
1%
SPARRED
Exchanged punches
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2020
1%
LEFTJABS
Some boxing punches
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 12, 2019
1%
LEFTJABS
Some boxing punches
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 12, 2019
1%
COPE
Roll with the punches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2018
1%
COPE
Roll with the punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2018
1%
ADES
Fruit punches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2018
1%
ADES
Fruit punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Punch" have?
We found 3 exact solutions and 69 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HIT (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Punch"?
The best answer for "Punch" is HIT with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include SOCK (4 letters), SLUG (4 letters).
Where has "Punch" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 17 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on July 21, 2025.