This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (41 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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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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C _ _
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CPA as a word: (US, Philippines, accounting) Initialism of certified public accountant. [An accountant who has met certain legal requirements to provide certain accounting ...; (Canada, accounting) Initialism of chartered professional accountant.
CPA has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 31, 2025.
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