This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ABC as a word: (uncountable, countable, usually plural in Canada, US) The English alphabet; The fundamentals of any subject.
ABC has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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