Crossword clue

“It's sometimes shortened to the letter "N"”

This clue appeared as 139-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

AND

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withD

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “It's sometimes shortened to the letter "N"” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 13, 2026 as 139-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It's sometimes shortened to the letter "N"” clue?+

The answer is AND (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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