The New York Times Crossword · 16-Across · 5 letters
Conference handout The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 29, 2026
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Use a five-letter label that identifies the person wearing it.
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Why it fits
IDTAG fits because conferences commonly hand attendees a name or identification tag at registration. The compact two-word term is entered without a space.
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“Handout” means an item distributed to attendees, not a printed information sheet in this context.
Answer meaning
An ID tag is a label displaying identifying information, such as an attendee's name and organization.
Where this clue appeared
16-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 29, 2026.
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