This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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APU as a word: (aviation) Initialism of auxiliary power unit. [(aviation) A generator in aircraft or other vehicles for providing electric power to various systems, such as...; (US) Initialism of Azusa Pacific University.
APU has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 11, 2026.
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