What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Real lifesaver, for short" from August 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Real lifesaver, for short”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

EMT

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 6, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Real lifesaver, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 6, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Real lifesaver, for short” clue?+

The answer is EMT (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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