This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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NPR as a word: (US, radio) Initialism of National Public Radio; (Indian politics) Initialism of National Population Register.
NPR has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 16, 2026.
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