This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 (53 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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NFL as a word: (chiefly UK) American football; (American football) Initialism of National Football League.
NFL has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 5, 2026.
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