What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "The last "A" in N.C.A.A.: Abbr." from July 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“The last "A" in N.C.A.A.: Abbr.”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ASSN

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “The last "A" in N.C.A.A.: Abbr.” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 20, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “The last "A" in N.C.A.A.: Abbr.” clue?+

The answer is ASSN (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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