This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (5 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 30, 2025 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
NYT Crossword, December 16, 2025, 5 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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About the answer
ABC as a word: (uncountable, countable, usually plural in Canada, US) The English alphabet; The fundamentals of any subject.
ABC has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
NYT Crossword, October 30, 2025, 31 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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