Crossword answer · 4 letters
NATL definition and meaning
NASH-uh-nuhl (read as national) · abbreviation
NATL
What does NATL mean?
NATL is a written abbreviation for national, used where a shortened form is appropriate.
What does NATL mean in a crossword?
NATL is usually supported by an explicit “Abbr.” signal, an abbreviated organization name, or wording about a national association, league, or title.
Why is NATL useful to learn?
It shortens a word rather than naming a particular organization. Read it as national when expanding it in ordinary speech, not as an invented separate word.
Common clue patterns
- National, shortened
- An abbreviated adjective in an organization name
- A compact form of national
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
An N in an organization's initials may stand for national, but NATL is not that organization's whole initialism. The clue must identify the requested abbreviation.