NYT Midi Crossword · 11-Across · 3 letters

Mysterious sighting up above, in brief NYT Midi Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed September 6, 2026

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Use the three initials for an unidentified object in the sky.

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Answer

UFO

How the short form works

UFO is the usual three-letter short form for a mysterious object reported in the sky. In brief explicitly signals abbreviation, while up above provides the aerial context.

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Abbreviation or register signal

In brief requests the compact form of an unexplained aerial sighting.

Expanded meaning

UFO is an initialism for unidentified flying object.

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