“Swim-bike-run race, for short” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TRI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Swim-bike-run race, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 17, 2025, where it runs at 22 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 17, 2025.