A pop
Editorially verified for the Oct 16, 2026
4 Across
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Clue explained
“A pop” means “each” or “for each one,” as in “They cost five dollars a pop.” Per is the compact word used for that rate or amount.
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This clue's Friday, October 16, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “A pop” in the The Washington Post crossword is PER — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 16, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 4-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include EACH. 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.
“A pop” answer
PER (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as EACH
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What does PER mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PER is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adposition)
- for each (used with units to express a rate)
- by means of
- divided by a line in the direction of
Other answers for “A pop”
The Washington Post has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides PER, it has also been EACH. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.
- October 16, 2026 (most recent) → PER
- July 22, 2026 → EACH
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “A pop”?
The answer is PER, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 16, 2026. Other answers for this clue include EACH.
How many letters is the answer to “A pop”?
3 letters: PER. Earlier fills for this clue have also been EACH (4).
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 16, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 4-Across. Earlier appearances: July 22, 2026 → EACH.
Can “A pop” have a different answer?
Yes. Besides PER, The Washington Post has also used EACH for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.
Where can I find the rest of this day's WaPo Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 16, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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