The New York Times Crossword · 16-Across · 3 letters

CNBC subj. The New York Times Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 27, 2026

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Think of a company's first public stock offering.

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Answer

IPO

How the short form works

IPO fits because CNBC frequently covers companies going public, and "subj." signals an abbreviated answer.

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Abbreviation or register signal

The abbreviated "subj." indicates that the three-letter financial answer is also shortened.

Expanded meaning

An IPO is an initial public offering, when a company first offers shares to public investors.

Where this clue appeared

16-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 27, 2026.

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