This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 (9 Down). 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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ICU as a word: (medicine) Initialism of intensive care unit. [A part of a hospital into which critically ill patients, in danger of dying, are admitted and closely monitored.]; Initialism of International Christian University, a private university located in Tokyo.
ICU has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 10, 2026.
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