This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 20, 2025 (44 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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AKC as a word: Initialism of American Kennel Club.
AKC has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 20, 2025.
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