Pool unit

Latest answer — August 25, 2026

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Clue explained

A swimming pool may be divided into a LAP, or lane-length unit, for swimmers doing laps. Here “unit” refers to a measurable section of pool rather than a physical object.

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Definition
A swimming pool divided into marked lanes for lap swimming.

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, August 25, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Pool unit in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is LAP — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 25, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 27-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Pool unit” answer

LAP (3 letters)

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What does LAP mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of LAP is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person
  • a hanging flap on a garment or a saddle

When else has “Pool unit” appeared?

Eugene Sheffer reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 25, 2026 (most recent) LAP. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Pool unit”?

The answer is LAP, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pool unit”?

3 letters: LAP.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 25, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 27-Down.

Can “Pool unit” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for August 25, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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