What is the answer to ""The penny drops!""?

The most common answer is AHA. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

“The penny drops!” Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out "The penny drops!"? The LA Times crossword from August 31, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 3 letters.

"The penny drops!" Crossword Answer

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Hint 1 clue words

Hint 2 anagram

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"The penny drops!" Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to ""The penny drops!"" crossword clue?

The answer to the ""The penny drops!"" crossword clue is AHA. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the LA Times puzzle.

Which crossword used ""The penny drops!"" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the LA Times puzzle on August 31, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.