“Period before starting more school” crossword clue
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•••••••GAPYEAR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GAPYEAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Period before starting more school”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 9, 2026, where it runs at 42 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 9, 2026 grid42AHockey player who typically plays the entire game10 ltrs›45ACrow's call3 ltrs›47AMinor disruption in the proceedings6 ltrs›55AQuestion to a scaredy-cat … to which the final parts of 20-, 32- and 42-Across would answer "Yes!"13 ltrs›60ALake on Ohio's northern border4 ltrs›63APimples4 ltrs›66AFrom ___ to riches4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 9, 20261AThe slightest bit4 ltrs›5AMariner's septet4 ltrs›9APicket line crosser4 ltrs›13ALike a situation with only bad outcomes5 ltrs›15ASt. Louis's Gateway ___ National Park4 ltrs›16AVoice above tenor4 ltrs›17AThanksgiving boatful5 ltrs›18ASpanish cat4 ltrs›
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