Hoop alternative NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Hoop alternative” crossword clue is STUD (4 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on October 8, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 4 LETTERS
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STUD: to set thickly with small projections.
Best answers for “Hoop alternative”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STUD | 4 | Hoop alternative |
| 2 | GLAD | 4 | Cock-a-hoop similar clue |
| 3 | LOBE | 4 | Place for a huggie hoop similar clue |
| 4 | RIMS | 4 | Basketball hoop edges similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | October 8, 2026 | STUD | 15 Down |
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Questions about the Hoop alternative Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Hoop alternative crossword clue?
STUD is the 4-letter answer to the “Hoop alternative” crossword clue.
When was the Hoop alternative crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of October 8, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Hoop alternative crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with GLAD (“Cock-a-hoop”), LOBE (“Place for a huggie hoop”), RIMS (“Basketball hoop edges”).