This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 6, 2026 (44 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (21 Across). 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.
NYT Crossword, April 6, 2026, 44 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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ATL as a word: (colloquial, sports) Abbreviation of Atlanta. [The capital and largest city of Georgia, United States and the county seat of Fulton County, Georgia.]; Abbreviation of Atlantic. [The Atlantic Ocean.].
ATL has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
NYT Crossword, January 20, 2026, 21 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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