This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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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