This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ATL as a word: (colloquial, sports) Abbreviation of Atlanta. [The capital and largest city of Georgia, United States and the county seat of Fulton County, Georgia.]; Abbreviation of Atlantic. [The Atlantic Ocean.].
ATL has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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