This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (6 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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ATF as a word: (US, law enforcement) Initialism of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives); (automotive) Initialism of automatic transmission fluid.
ATF has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 31, 2026.
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