Crossword clue
“Preps for a photo shoot, say”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 15, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
STYLESLetters6
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Preps for a photo shoot, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 15, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Preps for a photo shoot, say” clue?+
The answer is STYLES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 15, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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