This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (73 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ICU as a word: (medicine) Initialism of intensive care unit. [A part of a hospital into which critically ill patients, in danger of dying, are admitted and closely monitored.]; Initialism of International Christian University, a private university located in Tokyo.
ICU has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 10, 2026.
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