This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026 (88 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ P
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PREP as a word: (informal, countable) A prep school; (informal, countable) A student or graduate of a prep school, a preppy.
PREP has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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