Crossword clue

“Degree for many a prof”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 18, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
PHD
Letters3
Starts withP
Ends withD
Vowels0

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The clue “Degree for many a prof” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 18, 2025 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with D.

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What is the answer to the “Degree for many a prof” clue?+

The answer is PHD (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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