This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, December 27, 2025 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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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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About the answer
IPA as a word: Transcription written in the International Phonetic Alphabet; An IPA file, or an iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, or tvOS app distributed via IPA files.
IPA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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