This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SSN as a word: (US) Initialism of social security number. [(US) A nine-digit number issued to citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents by the Social...; (US, Navy) Initialism of sub-surface nuclear, a nuclear-powered attack submarine.
SSN has been an answer 19 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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- Often-redacted fig.
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