What students abide by when they don't cheat

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The answer to “What students abide by when they don't cheat” in the New York Times crossword is HONORCODE — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on February 9, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 37-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.

“What students abide by when they don't cheat” answer

HONORCODE (9 letters)

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Why the answer is HONORCODE

HONORCODE is the 9-letter solution that fits "What students abide by when they don't cheat" in the NYT Crossword crossword on February 9, 2026 (37-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “What students abide by when they don't cheat” appeared?

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

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What is the answer to “What students abide by when they don't cheat”?

The answer is HONORCODE, a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on February 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “What students abide by when they don't cheat”?

9 letters: HONORCODE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on February 9, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 37-Down.

Can “What students abide by when they don't cheat” 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?

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