May 19, 2026 Daily / 22D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Return sender, maybe, in brief NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Return sender, maybe, in brief, 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 22D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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CPA
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
CPA is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Return sender, maybe, in brief. The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 22D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: CPA in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Abbreviation.
- CPA has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 22D.
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View all CPA clues Position 22D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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