This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026 (4 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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NSA as a word: (government, US) Initialism of National Security Agency; (government, US, humorous, nickname) Initialism of No Such Agency. [(US, humorous) The National Security Agency.].
NSA has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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