This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ELO as a word: (chess, other games) Synonym of Elo rating; (by extension, sometimes proscribed) Rating, independent of the underlying algorithm used.
ELO has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 6, 2025.
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