What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Teacher for a day" from July 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Teacher for a day”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

SUB

Letters3

Starts withS

Ends withB

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 21, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Teacher for a day” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with B.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Teacher for a day” clue?+

The answer is SUB (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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