This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2026 (6 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
NYT Crossword, May 31, 2026, 6 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
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About the answer
ACLS as a word: Initialism of advanced cardiac life support; Abbreviation of acrocallosal syndrome.
ACLS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 24, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 24, 2025, 30 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
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