This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ASP as a word: A telescopic baton manufactured by this company; Acronym of Armament Systems and Procedures, a US manufacturer of batons, restraints, and other products targeted at police and security.
ASP has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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