ID used for far more than its name suggests Daily / 32A / 3 letters
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W-2 requirement, in brief NYT Crossword Clue
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SSN
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Why This Answer Fits
SSN is the 3-letter answer for the clue "W-2 requirement, 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 87D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: SSN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Abbreviation.
- SSN has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 87D.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using SSN
ID thief's target: Abbr. Daily / 14D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues 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 "W-2 requirement, 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 87D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 87D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 28, 2026 Daily / 87D / 3 letters
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