This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (3 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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ZAC as a word: A diminutive of the male given names Zachariah or Zachary; Alternative form of zack. [(Australia) Sixpence.].
ZAC has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 23, 2026.
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