What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Before surgery, for short" from April 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Before surgery, for short”

This clue appeared as 32-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PREOP

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withP

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Before surgery, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 29, 2026 as 32-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Before surgery, for short” clue?+

The answer is PREOP (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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