“Pre-___ (exercise program in advance of surgery)” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HAB is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pre-___ (exercise program in advance of surgery)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 17, 2025, where it runs at 113 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.