This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (11 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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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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U _ _
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About the answer
UPC as a word: Initialism of Universal Product Code; Initialism of Unified Patent Court.
UPC has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 19, 2026.
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