The New York Times Crossword · 22-Down · 3 letters
Locale of Coca-Cola's headquarters: Abbr. The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 1, 2026
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Use the three-letter shorthand for Georgia's capital.
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ATL fits because Coca-Cola's headquarters are in Atlanta. The clue's “Abbr.” explicitly requests the city's three-letter shorthand.
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A company-headquarters fact identifies the city, while the abbreviation marker fixes the answer form.
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ATL is a common abbreviation for Atlanta, Georgia, where The Coca-Cola Company is headquartered.
Where this clue appeared
22-Down in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for September 1, 2026.
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