What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Pop top?" from July 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Pop top?”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

BOTTLECAP

Letters9

Starts withB

Ends withP

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 22, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pop top?” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 22, 2026 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with B and ends with P, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pop top?” clue?+

The answer is BOTTLECAP (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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