Word with bar or bunny Daily / 1D / 3 letters
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Old-school dance NYT Crossword Clue
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HOP
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
HOP is the 3-letter answer for "Old-school dance" in the NYT Crossword. The wording acts as a direct definition or close paraphrase, and the crossing entries at 23D help confirm the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: HOP in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- This is Down at 23D, so use the Across crossings to confirm HOP.
- HOP has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 23D.
Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 3 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- Short entries are sensitive to crossings; one wrong letter can produce several plausible-looking answers.
- This clue appears at 23D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 23D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
Solver context
Extra Notes for This Clue
Trap
Common Trap
Short entries are sensitive to crossings; one wrong letter can produce several plausible-looking answers.
Crossings
Crossing Notes
This is Down at 23D, so use the Across crossings to confirm HOP.
Editor note
Editorial Note
Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 3 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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History
Clue History
April 17, 2026 Daily / 23D / 3 letters
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