This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 (7 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.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
W _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ I
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About the answer
WWIII as a word: Abbreviation of World War III. [A hypothetical world war following World War II.].
WWIII 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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