The New York Times Crossword · 18-Across · 8 letters
Meet and glance off a bumper, as a pool ball might The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 2, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use an eight-letter verb meaning rebound after striking a surface.
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Why it fits
RICOCHET describes a pool ball striking a bumper and deflecting away. The eight-letter base-form verb matches the clue's paired actions.
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The collision and angled rebound example identifies a specific motion verb.
Answer meaning
To ricochet is to rebound or glance off a surface after impact.
Where this clue appeared
18-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for September 2, 2026.
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