What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Dual degrees for physicians" from April 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Dual degrees for physicians”

This clue appeared as 43-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

MDPHDS

Letters6

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels0

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 21, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Dual degrees for physicians” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 21, 2026 as 43-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with only 0 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Dual degrees for physicians” clue?+

The answer is MDPHDS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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