“College instructor, for short” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PROF is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “College instructor, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 30, 2025, where it runs at 10 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.