NYT Crossword · 8 Down
“___ drop” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, September 9, 2025 as 8 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Tuesday, September 9, 2025 · 8 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Sep 9, 2025 · 8 Down · 3 letters
- Jun 8, 2018 · 56 Down · 3 letters
- Jan 8, 2017 · 73 Down · 3 letters
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Across
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Down
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- 25Hub crossword clue5 letters
- 27Blew away crossword clue5 letters
- 29One on Santa's team crossword clue5 letters
- 30In ___ (not yet born) crossword clue5 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “___ drop”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with M and ends with C, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “___ drop” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 8 Down. It has appeared 3 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “___ drop” crossword clue?
The answer is MIC (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.