This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (61 Down). 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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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ASL as a word: Initialism of American Sign Language. [A sign language used primarily in the United States of America and Canada.]; Initialism of Advanced Squad Leader.
ASL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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