This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (9 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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ICU as a word: (medicine) Initialism of intensive care unit. [A part of a hospital into which critically ill patients, in danger of dying, are admitted and closely monitored.]; Initialism of International Christian University, a private university located in Tokyo.
ICU has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 10, 2026.
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