Short leaps (4)

I believe the answer is:

hops

(Other definitions for hops that I've seen before include "Leaps on one leg" , "Skips" , "Dances -- beer ingredient" , "Shop around for beer material" , "(Little) jumps" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today, the King Feature Syndicate and the Penny Press.

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