This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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STL as a word: (computing, programming) Initialism of Standard Template Library, a set of algorithms and data structures for C++; (broadcasting) Initialism of studio transmitter link.
STL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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