This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 10, 2026 (43 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PRE as a word: (rail transport) The station code of Prince Edward in Hong Kong; (slang, in the plural) Clipping of predrinks. [Alcoholic drinks consumed before a party, pub crawl or other social event.].
PRE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 28, 2026.
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