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3 squares · NYT Crossword · September 26, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 26, 2026 (28 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.

Answer length: 3 squares

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IBM as a word: (figuratively) A company that dominates its field; Initialism of International Business Machines.

IBM has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.

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