NYT Crossword · 3 Down
“Self-righteous type” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, September 3, 2026 as 3 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 3 Down
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Across
- 1Things that have icons crossword clue4 letters
- 5She's possessive crossword clue3 letters
- 8Sales spiel crossword clue5 letters
- 13She can speak more than 20 languages crossword clue4 letters
- 14Lead-in to haw crossword clue3 letters
- 15Followed crossword clue6 letters
- 17Show with the classic episodes "The Puffy Shirt" and "The Little Kicks" crossword clue8 letters
- 19Authorize crossword clue6 letters
- 20Noodle crossword clue6 letters
- 21On, in French crossword clue3 letters
- 23Successes for sluggers, for short crossword clue4 letters
- 24Like some pants or haircuts crossword clue7 letters
- 27Big laugh crossword clue3 letters
- 28What dogs do the most in the spring and fall crossword clue4 letters
- 32School unit crossword clue9 letters
- 34Reached a payment date crossword clue7 letters
- 36"Please give this high priority!" crossword clue4 letters
- 37Character with a famous opening line? crossword clue7 letters
- 38Like an overtired toddler crossword clue5 letters
- 42Twice-told tale? crossword clue5 letters
- 43Sweetums or Baby Doll crossword clue7 letters
- 45March Madness org. crossword clue4 letters
- 48Open, as a bottle crossword clue7 letters
- 49One might feature rivers and bluffs crossword clue9 letters
- 52Hastens crossword clue4 letters
- 53Apple purchase crossword clue3 letters
- 54Comedian Jon crossword clue7 letters
- 56Its motto is "Industry" crossword clue4 letters
- 58Sorta crossword clue3 letters
- 59Luxuriates outdoors, in a way crossword clue6 letters
- 64Emergency alerts crossword clue6 letters
- 66Complete fiasco, slangily crossword clue8 letters
- 68Steak option crossword clue6 letters
- 69Emmy-winning role for Tina Fey crossword clue3 letters
- 70Up the ___ crossword clue4 letters
- 71Words that might be seen on a docent's badge crossword clue5 letters
- 72Letters found near some bars crossword clue3 letters
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Down
- 1The "A" in L.P.G.A.: Abbr. crossword clue4 letters
- 2Slangy "mouth" found in a 20-Across crossword clue4 letters
- 4Confess, say crossword clue4 letters
- 5Spotted youngster that might be spotted on the savanna crossword clue8 letters
- 6Fish with fused fins crossword clue3 letters
- 7One end of the Suez Canal crossword clue6 letters
- 8Many a "Bridgerton" lady crossword clue7 letters
- 9Alternative to a bed-and-breakfast crossword clue3 letters
- 10Slavic title crossword clue4 letters
- 11Place for storing belongings in a 32-Across crossword clue6 letters
- 12Cause of a squeaky voice, maybe crossword clue6 letters
- 16Place to study crossword clue4 letters
- 18Factor in a clothing purchase crossword clue3 letters
- 22___ Minor crossword clue4 letters
- 25Something a suspect enters crossword clue4 letters
- 26Sketches crossword clue6 letters
- 28Leave a mark crossword clue4 letters
- 29Hearty crossword clue4 letters
- 30Islamic "commander" crossword clue4 letters
- 31Show to be bogus crossword clue6 letters
- 33Tool found in a 32-Across crossword clue6 letters
- 35What choreologists study crossword clue6 letters
- 39Garment that is typically around six yards long crossword clue4 letters
- 40Captain Hook's right-hand man crossword clue4 letters
- 41Evergreen trees with red arils crossword clue4 letters
- 43Cat that can purr but can't roar crossword clue4 letters
- 44Invigorate crossword clue8 letters
- 46Skilled performer crossword clue7 letters
- 472, 4, 6 and 8, e.g. crossword clue4 letters
- 49Surface of a well-used wok crossword clue6 letters
- 50Pocket rockets, e.g., found in a 49-Across crossword clue6 letters
- 51"Well, shucks!" crossword clue6 letters
- 53Polyhymnia or Clio crossword clue4 letters
- 55Group with the 1994 12x platinum album "CrazySexyCool" crossword clue3 letters
- 57"Tarnation!" crossword clue4 letters
- 60Distantly crossword clue4 letters
- 61Underground entrance found in a 73-Across crossword clue4 letters
- 62Bread that may have a pocket crossword clue4 letters
- 63Skeleton, say crossword clue4 letters
- 65___ Lock (PC key) crossword clue3 letters
- 67Orchestra setting crossword clue3 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Self-righteous type”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with P and ends with G, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Self-righteous type” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 3 Down.
What is the answer to the “Self-righteous type” crossword clue?
The answer is PRIG (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.