Crossword clue
“Preps for surgery, perhaps”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
FASTSLetters5
Starts withF
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Preps for surgery, perhaps” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 7, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F 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 surgery, perhaps” clue?+
The answer is FASTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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