What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Silent way to communicate, in brief" from August 25, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Silent way to communicate, in brief”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 25, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ASL

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withL

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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Aug 25, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Silent way to communicate, in brief” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 25, 2025 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Silent way to communicate, in brief” clue?+

The answer is ASL (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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