This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (54 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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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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U _ _
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USA as a word: Initialism of the United States of America: a country in North America; (US, military) Initialism of United States Army.
USA has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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