What is the answer to "Word before top or circle"?

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

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2019.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Word before top or circle Crossword Clue Answer

Looking for Word before top or circle? This 4-letter clue recently appeared in the Universal October 15, 2025 puzzle. Find the answer below to complete your crossword.

Word before top or circle Crossword Answer

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Word before top or circle Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Word before top or circle" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Word before top or circle" crossword clue is CROP. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Universal puzzle.

Which crossword used "Word before top or circle" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Universal puzzle on October 15, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of CROP?

The word CROP means: cut short. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Word before top or circle".