This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (59 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ABC as a word: (uncountable, countable, usually plural in Canada, US) The English alphabet; The fundamentals of any subject.
ABC has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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