This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026 (24 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ N
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About the answer
ASSN as a word: Abbreviation of association. [(uncountable) The act of associating.].
ASSN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 15, 2026.
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