Preps for surgery, perhaps Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Preps for surgery, perhaps” from the New York Times crossword of February 7, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, FEBRUARY 7, 2026
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FASTS is the answer to “Preps for surgery, perhaps”. It means to abstain from eating.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To abstain from eating.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ASSFT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Refrains from eating”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Preps for surgery, perhaps”?
FASTS, 5 letters: to abstain from eating.
When was “Preps for surgery, perhaps” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 7, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with F.