This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ABU as a word: Mount Abu, the highest mountain in the Indian state of Rajasthan; Abu, Yamaguchi, a town in Japan.
ABU has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 21, 2026.
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