This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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N _ _
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NBA as a word: (sports) Initialism of National Basketball Association; (sports) Initialism of National Boxing Association.
NBA has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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