This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 (17 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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AFL as a word: (informal) The game of Australian rules football; (Australian rules football) Initialism of Australian Football League.
AFL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 2, 2026.
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