Crossword clue
“Word that becomes its own synonym when "p" is added to the end”
This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
GOOLetters3
Starts withG
Ends withO
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Word that becomes its own synonym when "p" is added to the end” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 5, 2026 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with G and ends with O.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Word that becomes its own synonym when "p" is added to the end” clue?+
The answer is GOO (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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