“Base figure, for short” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NCO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Base figure, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 31, 2025, where it runs at 44 Down 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.