Crossword clue
“Period before starting more school”
This clue appeared as 42-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
GAPYEARLetters7
Starts withG
Ends withR
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Period before starting more school” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 9, 2026 as 42-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with G and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Period before starting more school” clue?+
The answer is GAPYEAR (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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