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3 squares · NYT Crossword · July 5, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (91 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.

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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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W _ _

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WWI as a word: Abbreviation of World War I. [(history) The war from 1914 to 1918 between the Entente Powers of the British Empire, Russian Empire, France, Italy, the United....

WWI has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.

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