This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
F _ _
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About the answer
FLA as a word: Alternative spelling of Fla.: Abbreviation of Florida: a state of the United States; Abbreviation of Florida: a state of the United States. [A state of the United States. Capital: Tallahassee. Largest city: Jacksonville.].
FLA 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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