This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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VOL as a word: (heraldry) A heraldic symbol consisting of a pair of outstretched wings, often conjoined at their shoulders; (sports, informal) A player of any of the Tennessee Volunteers college sports teams.
VOL has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 25, 2026.
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