Crossword clue
“Some retired faculty”
This clue appeared as 46-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
EMERITILetters7
Starts withE
Ends withI
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Some retired faculty” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 21, 2025 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with I, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Some retired faculty” clue?+
The answer is EMERITI (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 21, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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