What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Knee part often torn by athletes, in brief" from July 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Knee part often torn by athletes, in brief”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ACL

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withL

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Knee part often torn by athletes, in brief” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 5, 2026 as 52-Across. 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 “Knee part often torn by athletes, in brief” clue?+

The answer is ACL (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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