The clue "hits hard" last appeared in the New York Times crossword on April 8, 2026. The correct answer for this puzzle is "RAMS", a 4-letter word.
Solution RAMS is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution RAMS is 4 letters long. We have 0 further solutions of the same word length.
There are 18 solutions. The longest is ASSAULTS with 8 letters, and the shortest is RAMS with 4 letters.
Indeed, the puzzle clue "HITS HARD" has seen a surge in lookups recently (last checked: 13 May 2026). Apparently it´s giving players some headaches!
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Solutions are between 4 and 8 letters long.
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| Hits hard, as the brakes | ||
| Hosiery items | ||
| Footwear; hits | ||
| Slimy gastropods | ||
| Works on the scrapbook, e.g. | ||
| Uses a battering log | ||