Scoop of sour cream
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 13, 2026
Stuck on the clue Scoop of sour cream from the New York Times Mini for March 13, 2026? We have the correct 6-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Scoop of sour cream (6)
Answer
The answer to Scoop of sour cream is Dollop (6 letters).
Why does Dollop fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Scoop of sour cream' points to DOLLOP, a word meaning a small portion or lump of a soft substance. A dollop specifically refers to a rounded mass of something creamy or thick, like sour cream, whipped cream, or mashed potatoes. The word captures both the shape and serving method perfectly: sour cream is typically served in rounded spoonfuls that maintain their form when placed on food. The term comes from dialectal English and emphasizes the informal, generous portion that distinguishes a dollop from a precise measurement.
What does Scoop of sour cream mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
scoop
noun
•a rounded spoonful or portion of something
verb
•to lift or serve with a spoon or ladle
sour cream
noun
•a thick dairy product made by fermenting cream with lactic acid bacteria
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 6-across in the New York Times Mini on March 13, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Dollop mean?
noun
•A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food.
verb
•To apply haphazardly in generous lumps or scoops.
•To dole out in a considerable quantity; to drip in a viscous form.
Origin of the word Dollop
•origin: Norwegian 'dolp' meaning lump or clod
•period: 16th century
The word originally described a lump of something soft and was first used in English to refer to a clump of grass or turf before evolving to mean a blob of food.
How to use Dollop in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Dollop.
•“She topped her baked potato with a generous dollop of sour cream.”
•“The chef added a dollop of whipped cream to each slice of pie.”
•“He put a dollop of jam on his toast and spread it evenly.”
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- What is the answer to Scoop of sour cream?
- The answer is Dollop (6 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 13, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Scoop of sour cream have?
- The answer has 6 letters: Dollop.
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