This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 (58 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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N _ _
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NBA as a word: (sports) Initialism of National Basketball Association; (sports) Initialism of National Boxing Association.
NBA has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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