This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 (8 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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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 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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