Challenge from a hard-hit ground ball, perhaps Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Challenge from a hard-hit ground ball, perhaps” from the New York Times crossword of January 9, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 9, 2026
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HOP is the answer to “Challenge from a hard-hit ground ball, perhaps”. It means to move by jumping on one foot.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To move by jumping on one foot.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: POH.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Pretend to be a kangaroo, say”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Challenge from a hard-hit ground ball, perhaps”?
HOP, 3 letters: to move by jumping on one foot.
When was “Challenge from a hard-hit ground ball, perhaps” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 9, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with H.