May 31, 2026 Daily / 117D / 3 letters
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Bucket list item? NYT Crossword Clue
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Why This Answer Fits
MOP is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Bucket list item?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 117D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: MOP in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- MOP has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 117D.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Bucket list item?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.
- The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 117D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 117D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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