Crossword clue

“Old gridiron org. for the Boston Patriots”

This clue appeared as 102-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
AFL
Letters3
Starts withA
Ends withL
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Old gridiron org. for the Boston Patriots” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 2, 2026 as 102-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Old gridiron org. for the Boston Patriots” clue?+

The answer is AFL (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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