This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 (30 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
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About the answer
IPA as a word: Transcription written in the International Phonetic Alphabet; An IPA file, or an iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, or tvOS app distributed via IPA files.
IPA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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