This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (18 Down). 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 _ _ _ _ P
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POSTOP as a word: Alternative form of post-op. [Happening after an operation.]; Alternative form of post-op. [(medicine) A postoperative patient or procedure.].
POSTOP has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 25, 2026.
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