This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (28 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.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 3 squares
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U _ _
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USA as a word: Initialism of the United States of America: a country in North America; (US, military) Initialism of United States Army.
USA has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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