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“Advanced degree, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Advanced degree, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, July 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter P
Last letter D
P ? D

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

P H D

The answer to “Advanced degree, for short” is PHD

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jul 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Advanced degree, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PHD — a 3-letter word that begins with P and ends with D.

This answer contains 0 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Advanced degree, for short”

What is the answer to “Advanced degree, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PHD — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Advanced degree, for short”?

The answer PHD contains 3 letters.

Was “Advanced degree, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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