Professor ___ (title for some retirees) Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, December 9, 2025 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 9, 2025 · 11-Down · 7 letters
EMERITA0 of 7 letters revealed
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feminine singular of emeritus (“(often postpositive) retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title”)
adj · fill-in-the-blank
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