Word with pop or op
Latest answer — September 05, 2026
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Clue explained
ART follows both “pop” and “op”: pop art and op art are established artistic movements or styles. The clue asks for the shared word.
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The answer to “Word with pop or op” in the The Washington Post crossword is ART — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 5, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 3-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.
“Word with pop or op” answer
ART (3 letters)
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What does ART mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ART is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power
- the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance
- subjects of study primarily concerned with human creativity and social life, such as languages, literature, and history (as contrasted with scientific or technical subjects)
When else has “Word with pop or op” appeared?
The Washington Post 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.
September 5, 2026 (most recent) → ART. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Word with pop or op”?
The answer is ART, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on September 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Word with pop or op”?
3 letters: ART.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on September 5, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 3-Down.
Can “Word with pop or op” have a different answer?
Yes — The Washington Post 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 WaPo Crossword answers?
The full grid for September 5, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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