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“Apt rhyme for chop or crop”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Apt rhyme for chop or crop”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 30, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter L
Last letter P
L ? P

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

L O P

The answer to “Apt rhyme for chop or crop” is LOP

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Apr 30, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Apt rhyme for chop or crop” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 30, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LOP — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with P.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Apt rhyme for chop or crop”

What is the answer to “Apt rhyme for chop or crop” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LOP — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Apt rhyme for chop or crop”?

The answer LOP contains 3 letters.

Was “Apt rhyme for chop or crop” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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