Period before starting more school
Latest answer — February 09, 2026
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The answer to “Period before starting more school” in the New York Times crossword is GAPYEAR — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on February 9, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 42-Down. 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.
“Period before starting more school” answer
GAPYEAR (7 letters)
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Why the answer is GAPYEAR
GAPYEAR is the 7-letter solution that fits "Period before starting more school" in the NYT Crossword crossword on February 9, 2026 (42-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.
When else has “Period before starting more school” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
February 9, 2026 (most recent) → GAPYEAR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Period before starting more school”?
The answer is GAPYEAR, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on February 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Period before starting more school”?
7 letters: GAPYEAR.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on February 9, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 42-Down.
Can “Period before starting more school” 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 February 9, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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