This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026 (44 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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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ABA as a word: A coarse, often striped, felted fabric from the Middle East, woven from goat or camel hair; A loose-fitting sleeveless garment, made from aba or silk, worn by Arabs.
ABA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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