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Book fair group, for short

Archive answer — July 25, 2026

12 Down

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“PTA” is the published 3-letter fill for 12 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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NYT Mini Crossword

This clue’s Saturday, July 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

7 clues
  1. 1"Good luck out there!"
  2. 8File-sharing method between two Apple devices
  3. 9Sticking together with paste
  4. 10Org. with a draft lottery
  5. 11Unable to relax
  6. 15Surround sound systems
  7. 16"I wouldn't do that if I were you"

Down

11 clues
  1. 1Running joke
  2. 2Commodity whose price has risen sharply in 2026
  3. 3Made a sound of exertion
  4. 4Ayo of "The Bear"
  5. 5Assessed for priority, as in the E.R.
  6. 6Extremely long time
  7. 7Fuel economy meas.
  8. 11Alternative to a lightning cable
  9. 12Book fair group, for shortPTA
  10. 13Soil-loosening tool
  11. 14Org. that issues Known Traveler Numbers

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. "Good luck out there!"

    Answer: GOGETEM

  2. 8. File-sharing method between two Apple devices

    Answer: AIRDROP

  3. 9. Sticking together with paste

    Answer: GLUEING

  4. 10. Org. with a draft lottery

    Answer: NBA

  5. 11. Unable to relax

    Answer: UPTIGHT

  6. 15. Surround sound systems

    Answer: STEREOS

  7. 16. "I wouldn't do that if I were you"

    Answer: BADIDEA

Down

  1. 1. Running joke

    Answer: GAG

  2. 2. Commodity whose price has risen sharply in 2026

    Answer: OIL

  3. 3. Made a sound of exertion

    Answer: GRUNTED

  4. 4. Ayo of "The Bear"

    Answer: EDEBIRI

  5. 5. Assessed for priority, as in the E.R.

    Answer: TRIAGED

  6. 6. Extremely long time

    Answer: EON

  7. 7. Fuel economy meas.

    Answer: MPG

  8. 11. Alternative to a lightning cable

    Answer: USB

  9. 12. Book fair group, for short

    Answer: PTA

  10. 13. Soil-loosening tool

    Answer: HOE

  11. 14. Org. that issues Known Traveler Numbers

    Answer: TSA

The answer to “Book fair group, for short” in the NYT Mini Crossword is PTA — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 25, 2026 at 12-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Book fair group, for short” answer

PTA(3 letters)

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Why does PTA fit?

PTA is the published 3-letter answer at 12-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Book fair group, for short” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Book fair group, for short”?

The answer is PTA.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: PTA.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the NYT Mini Crossword for July 25, 2026 at 12-Down.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

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