Crossword answer
AFL
3 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 10 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 2, 2026
Letter pattern
AFL
Clues that lead to AFL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Old gridiron org. for the Boston Patriots3New York TimesAug 2, 2026
Australia's version of the NFL: Abbr.3Daily ThemedMay 17, 2026
___-CIO (federation of unions): Abbr.3Daily ThemedAug 11, 2025
What Air Line Pilots was once part of3NewsdayMay 3, 2025
CIO's partner: Abbr.3Daily ThemedJan 4, 2025
___-CIO (US union): Abbr.3Daily ThemedJun 17, 2024
___-CIO (federation of unions)3Daily ThemedFeb 16, 2023
___-CIO: Abbr. (largest U.S. union)3Daily ThemedOct 27, 2022
___-CIO: Abbr. (USA major federation of unions)3Daily ThemedSep 26, 2022
About AFL in crosswords
AFL is a 3-letter answer that has appeared 10 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Old gridiron org. for the Boston Patriots” in the New York Times crossword on August 2, 2026.
Other 3-letter answers
OWEHave debts
VIAItinerary word
NOGEggy yuletide beverage
SKY"Reach for the ___" (Woody's line in "Toy Story")
NAWSlangy denial
CHADim sum brew
ABEHonest politician
STDCriterion: Abbr.
TAXIncome ___ (paycheck deduction)
DUEOwing
BOOJeer
LESHe gets a bit of shut-eye at "13 Down"
GIG___ economy
TAI___ chi
Every appearance of AFL (10)
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Aug 2, 2026
Old gridiron org. for the Boston Patriots · New York Times · 102 Across
May 17, 2026
Australia's version of the NFL: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 5 Down
Aug 11, 2025
___-CIO (federation of unions): Abbr. · Daily Themed · 44 Down
May 3, 2025
What Air Line Pilots was once part of · Newsday · Across
Jan 4, 2025
CIO's partner: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 53 Across
Jun 17, 2024
___-CIO (US union): Abbr. · Daily Themed · 50 Across
Nov 20, 2023
CIO's partner: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 14 Down
Feb 16, 2023
___-CIO (federation of unions) · Daily Themed · 12 Across
Oct 27, 2022
___-CIO: Abbr. (largest U.S. union) · Daily Themed · 57 Down
Sep 26, 2022
___-CIO: Abbr. (USA major federation of unions) · Daily Themed · 24 Down