This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026 (54 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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APB as a word: (law enforcement) Initialism of all-points bulletin. [(law enforcement) A broadcast issued from one law enforcement agency to another, typically containing i....
APB has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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