April 15 deadline org. Daily / 43A / 3 letters
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Letters before ".gov" NYT Crossword Clue
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IRS
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Why This Answer Fits
IRS is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Letters before ".gov"". The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 23D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: IRS in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Abbreviation.
- IRS has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 23D.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using IRS
Org. that accepts returns Daily / 36A / 3 letters
Puzzle clues Hint
This clue is asking for a compact abbreviation-style entry.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Letters before ".gov"", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a abbreviation.
- The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 23D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 23D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 23, 2026 Daily / 23D / 3 letters
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