This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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U _ _
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UAE as a word: Initialism of the United Arab Emirates: a country in West Asia, in the Middle East; (computing) Initialism of Unix Amiga emulator.
UAE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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