This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (40 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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QED as a word: (physics) (Partial) initialism of quantum electrodynamics.
QED has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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