Crossword clue
“Something usually kept private, for short”
This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
SSNLetters3
Starts withS
Ends withN
Vowels0
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Something usually kept private, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 15, 2025 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with N.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Something usually kept private, for short” clue?+
The answer is SSN (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 15, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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