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Elaborate invitation from a senior, maybe (crossword clue)

9 squares · NYT Crossword · April 19, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.

Answer length: 9 squares

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P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L

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PROMPOSAL as a word: (informal) An invitation, especially one which is made in an elaborate manner, in which the invitee is asked to accompany the inviter to a prom.

PROMPOSAL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.

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