This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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H _ _
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HOP as a word: A short jump; A jump on one leg.
HOP has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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