Words from a prof, maybe (3)

I believe the answer is:

rec

(Other definitions for rec that I've seen before include "Recreation ground (informal)" , "pleasure area" , "record" , "place for outdoor games" , "Sporting venue" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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