Crossword clue
“Some instructors, for short”
This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PROFSLetters5
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Some instructors, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 1, 2026 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P 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 “Some instructors, for short” clue?+
The answer is PROFS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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