This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 15, 2025 (43 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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IUD as a word: (Philippines, informal) barbecued chicken intestine, sold as street food; Initialism of intrauterine device. [A contraceptive device consisting of a spiral or similar shape of plastic or metal inserted through the vagina into the u....
IUD has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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