Chop or crop is a term used to describe the act of cutting something. It can refer to cutting down trees, trimming plants, or even cutting hair. The crossword solutions for this term are CUT and LOP, both of which are three letter words. CUT is a verb that means to divide something into two or more parts with a sharp instrument. LOP is a verb that means to CUT off branches or twigs from a tree or shrub. Both of these words accurately describe the act of chopping or cropping something.