Smash Crossword Clue

Today's (12 January 2026) crossword provided to us by Penny dell and the clue is "Smash".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Smash" has the answer "SLAM" because in the context of a crossword puzzle, "smash" is a word that conveys the idea of a forceful impact or collision. When we think of "smash," we often associate it with a sudden and powerful action, similar to the force and impact described by the word "SLAM." In crosswords, clues are designed to lead the solver to think about words that have specific meanings or connotations that match the clue. In this case, "SLAM" fits the clue "Smash" perfectly due to its association with forceful impact and sudden action.

Definition of "SLAM"

shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly

Example :

he slams the door behind him as he leaves

she heard a car door slam

Charlie slammed down the phone

 The Crossword clue "Smash" published 49 time/s & has 10 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Penny dell	12 January 2026	SLAM
Mirror quick	20 June 2025	SHATTER
Metro Quick	28 August 2024	BREAK
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	24 July 2024	HIT
Evening Standard - Quick	7 May 2024	CRASH
Crossword Champ Daily	20 November 2023	WRECK
The Irish Independent Simple	6 February 2023	SHATTER
The Telegraph - Quick	22 December 2022	SHATTER
Universal	24 November 2022	HIT
Evening Standard - Easy	7 September 2021	SHATTER
Mirror classic	10 July 2020	SHATTER
Crossword Climber	4 July 2018	BREAK
New York Times	22 March 2018	CREAM
The Irish News Quick	17 August 2017	SHATTER
L.A. Times Daily	15 November 2014	MONSTERHIT