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NYT Midi Crossword · 1-Across · 4 letters

Initialism meaning “Refrain from opening this link at the office!” NYT Midi Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed September 6, 2026

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Form cue

Expand a four-letter online warning beginning with not safe.

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Answer

NSFW

How the short form works

NSFW condenses the warning described by the clue into four initials. The word Initialism confirms that the answer should be read letter by letter rather than as a normal word.

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Abbreviation or register signal

Initialism and at the office point to a familiar content warning.

Expanded meaning

NSFW means not safe for work, a warning that content may be inappropriate to view in a workplace.

Where this clue appeared

1-Across in NYT Midi Crossword puzzle for September 5, 2026.

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