This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ Y
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About the answer
PREPPY as a word: (US) A student of a prep school; (US, often derogatory) Being or relating to something (such as clothing) that is typical of students at prep schools.
PREPPY 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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