Advanced degrees

Latest answer — September 09, 2026

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Clue explained

PHDS is the plural of Ph.D., the abbreviation for Doctor of Philosophy, an advanced academic degree. In standard styling, the answer is written “Ph.D.s” or “PhDs.”

Clue type:
Abbreviation
A doctoral diploma or graduation scene representing a Ph.D.

Thomas Joseph Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 09, 2026 appearance

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  20. 35Ball
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  22. 41Hawaiian do
  23. 42Region of Spain
  24. 43Singer Redding
  25. 44Houston team
  26. 45Advanced degrees

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  25. 38Small rug
  26. 39Rage
  27. 40Upper limit
  28. 41Cut off

The answer to “Advanced degrees” in the Thomas Joseph crossword is PHDS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 9, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 45-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Advanced degrees” answer

PHDS (4 letters)

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When else has “Advanced degrees” appeared?

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September 9, 2026 (most recent) → PHDS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Advanced degrees”?

The answer is PHDS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Advanced degrees”?

4 letters: PHDS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 9, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 45-Across.

Can “Advanced degrees” have a different answer?

Yes — Thomas Joseph sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Thomas Joseph answers?

The full grid for September 9, 2026 is on the Thomas Joseph answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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