This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (60 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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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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CPA as a word: (US, Philippines, accounting) Initialism of certified public accountant. [An accountant who has met certain legal requirements to provide certain accounting ...; (Canada, accounting) Initialism of chartered professional accountant.
CPA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 31, 2025.
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