NYT Mini · 9-Across · 3 letters

Owner of The Athletic, for short NYT Mini crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 30, 2026

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Answer

NYT

Why this is the right reference

NYT fits because The New York Times Company owns the sports publication The Athletic. “For short” explicitly requests the familiar three-letter abbreviation.

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Reference to identify

The ownership fact identifies the newspaper company, and “for short” requires its initials.

Who or what the answer is

NYT is a common abbreviation for The New York Times.

Where this clue appeared

9-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 30, 2026.

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