This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ _ _ T
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About the answer
STUDENT as a word: A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution; (in particular) A person who is enrolled at a college or university (as contrasted with a pupil or schoolchild attending a primary or secondary school).
STUDENT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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