This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
U _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ _ _ F
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UNICEF as a word: An agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide; (UK, Australia, New Zealand) Alternative letter-case form of UNICEF (not used in North America) [An agency of the United Nations responsible for providing hu....
UNICEF 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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