“Its alphabet starts with Alfa and ends with Zulu” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NATO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Its alphabet starts with Alfa and ends with Zulu”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 19, 2025, where it runs at 37 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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