Crossword clue

“Professor ___ (title for some retirees)”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
EMERITA
Letters7
Starts withE
Ends withA
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 9, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Professor ___ (title for some retirees)” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 9, 2025 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with E and ends with A, 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 “Professor ___ (title for some retirees)” clue?+

The answer is EMERITA (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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