This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (44 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.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ N
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About the answer
ASSN as a word: Abbreviation of association. [(uncountable) The act of associating.].
ASSN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 15, 2026.
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