This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ZAC as a word: A diminutive of the male given names Zachariah or Zachary; Alternative form of zack. [(Australia) Sixpence.].
ZAC has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 23, 2026.
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