Crossword clue

“Carefully monitored hosp. area”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ICU
Letters3
Starts withI
Ends withU
Vowels2

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NYT Crossword
Mar 16, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Carefully monitored hosp. area” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 16, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with I and ends with U.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Carefully monitored hosp. area” clue?+

The answer is ICU (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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