Kick-___ (amazing)

Archive answer — July 16, 2026

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Clue explained

“ASS” is the published 3-letter fill for 1 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

Boston Globe Mini Crossword

This clue’s Thursday, July 16, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Instagram and TikTok, for example
  2. 5Slow-cooked dish
  3. 6Underwater detection system
  4. 8Sports org. that added the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo in 2026
  5. 9Bird house?

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Kick-___ (amazing)ASS
  2. 2LGBTQ+ haven on the tip of Cape Cod, familiarly
  3. 3___ alla vodka
  4. 4Cleans, as a deck
  5. 7Word after gym, lab, or mall

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Across

  1. 1. Instagram and TikTok, for example

    Answer: APPS

  2. 5. Slow-cooked dish

    Answer: STEW

  3. 6. Underwater detection system

    Answer: SONAR

  4. 8. Sports org. that added the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo in 2026

    Answer: WNBA

  5. 9. Bird house?

    Answer: NEST

Down

  1. 1. Kick-___ (amazing)

    Answer: ASS

  2. 2. LGBTQ+ haven on the tip of Cape Cod, familiarly

    Answer: PTOWN

  3. 3. ___ alla vodka

    Answer: PENNE

  4. 4. Cleans, as a deck

    Answer: SWABS

  5. 7. Word after gym, lab, or mall

    Answer: RAT

The answer to “Kick-___ (amazing)” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is ASS — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 16, 2026 at 1-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Kick-___ (amazing)” answer

ASS(3 letters)

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Why does ASS fit?

ASS is the published 3-letter answer at 1-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Kick-___ (amazing)” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Kick-___ (amazing)”?

The answer is ASS.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: ASS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for July 16, 2026 at 1-Down.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

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