Reaction to a punch Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Reaction to a punch . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is OOF.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OOF Reaction to a punch (3)
35% OOFS Reactions to gut punches (4) New York Times Mar 18, 2020
3% SUPPOSED Alleged drunk punched by seaman (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 4, 2026
3% BAG Punching ___ (boxer's practice object) (3)
3% ITME Reaction to a relatable meme, maybe (4) The Atlantic Jun 4, 2026
3% JABS Quick punches (4) New York Times Jun 1, 2026
3% SOCKS Punches foot covers (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic May 31, 2026
3% AHH Spa massage reaction (3)
3% GASP Shocked reaction (4) Universal May 28, 2026
3% JAB Punch in the ring (3) New York Times May 26, 2026
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"OOF" is an onomatopoeic expression often used to convey the sound or feeling of being punched. In the crossword world, it's a playful way to represent the reaction to a punch without using words like "ouch" or "ow."