Crossword clue

“Communication aid that helps make sense of the italicized clues”

This clue appeared as 65-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
NATOALPHABET
Letters12
Starts withN
Ends withT
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 30, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Communication aid that helps make sense of the italicized clues” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 30, 2026 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with N and ends with T, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Communication aid that helps make sense of the italicized clues” clue?+

The answer is NATOALPHABET (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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