This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 2, 2026 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ U
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ACLU as a word: Initialism of American Civil Liberties Union.
ACLU has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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