Four-term prez

Latest answer — September 01, 2026

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An official portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Clue explained

FDR stands for Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the only U.S. president elected to four terms. “Prez” is an informal abbreviation for president, matching the entry’s abbreviated form.

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NYT Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, September 01, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Four-term prez” in the New York Times crossword is FDR — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 1, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 29-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.

“Four-term prez” answer

FDR (3 letters)

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When else has “Four-term prez” appeared?

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What is the answer to “Four-term prez”?

The answer is FDR, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Four-term prez”?

3 letters: FDR.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 1, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 29-Down. Earlier appearances: November 12, 2025 → FDR.

Can “Four-term prez” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times 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 NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for September 1, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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