“Early education option, for short” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PREK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Early education option, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 1, 2025, where it runs at 116 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.