“Alternative to the pill, in brief” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IUD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Alternative to the pill, in brief”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 15, 2025, where it runs at 43 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.