This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026 (68 Across). 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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V _ _
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VAC as a word: To vacuum; to clean with a vacuum cleaner; (informal) Clipping of vacation (“extended period of time away from work or school”). [An extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure.].
VAC has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
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