Sound of a fall

THUD

Think of the heavy noise a dropped book or a falling body might make when hitting the ground suddenly.

Sound of a fall" is a straightforward clue describing the noise something makes when it hits the ground heavily. The answer "THUD" is an onomatopoeic word—it mimics the dull, deep sound of an object (like a book or a body) dropping or colliding. There’s no hidden wordplay here; it’s a direct definition where the clue and answer match the real-world sound. Think of a sack of potatoes landing on the floor or a character in a cartoon falling flat.