Impressive academic degree

Latest answer — July 13, 2026

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This is often the highest distinction you can earn in academia, perfect for those who love research! 🎓

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This clue's Monday, July 13, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Impressive academic degree
  2. 4*Place to find a doc
  3. 5*Dallas Cowboys stat
  4. 6*Make a scar
  5. 7Number of letters missing from the ends of each starred Across clue in this puzzle

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  1. 1Mischievous fairy
  2. 2What radiators and microwaves generate
  3. 3Nurses' co-workers: Abbr.
  4. 4Ivy League school in Philly
  5. 5Boxing ref's decision

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  1. 1. Impressive academic degree — Answer: PHD. Hint: This is often the highest distinction you can earn in academia, perfect for those who love research! 🎓
  2. 4. *Place to find a doc — Answer: PIER. Hint: Where boats dock might also have some medical help! ⚓
  3. 5. *Dallas Cowboys stat — Answer: TEXAS. Hint: This state is home to the famous football team known for their star logo! ⭐
  4. 6. *Make a scar — Answer: KNIT. Hint: This word can also mean to intertwine threads, not just mark skin. 🧶
  5. 7. Number of letters missing from the ends of each starred Across clue in this puzzle — Answer: ONE. Hint: Think about what you might need to add to something to complete it! ✏️

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  1. 1. Mischievous fairy — Answer: PIXIE. Hint: Think of a tiny troublemaker often found in enchanted forests! 🧚
  2. 2. What radiators and microwaves generate — Answer: HEAT. Hint: Think of what keeps you warm in winter and cooks your food! 🔥
  3. 3. Nurses' co-workers: Abbr. — Answer: DRS. Hint: Think of the medical profession where you often see a white coat! 🩺
  4. 4. Ivy League school in Philly — Answer: PENN. Hint: This prestigious university shares its name with a popular writing instrument! ✏️
  5. 5. Boxing ref's decision — Answer: TKO. Hint: When the fight is too one-sided, it often ends here! 🥊

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The answer to “Impressive academic degree” in the New York Times Mini crossword is PHD — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 13, 2026 at 1-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.

“Impressive academic degree” answer

PHD (3 letters)

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Why the answer is PHD

This is often the highest distinction you can earn in academia, perfect for those who love research! 🎓

When else has “Impressive academic degree” appeared?

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July 13, 2026 (most recent) → PHD. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Impressive academic degree”?

The answer is PHD, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Impressive academic degree”?

3 letters: PHD.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 13, 2026, at 1-Across.

Can “Impressive academic degree” have a different answer?

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