This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (37 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.
"E.g." means the clue gives an example, and the answer names the group it belongs to.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ADV as a word: Abbreviation of adverb. [(grammar) A word that modifies a verb, adjective, other adverbs, or various other types of words, phrases, or clauses.]; (business) Abbreviation of advertising. [Communication whose purpose is to influence potential customers about products and services.].
ADV has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 23, 2026.
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