Two-dash ID WSJ Crossword Clue

Think of a number that plays a key role in American identity, often seen on important documents.

??? stands for Social Security Number, a unique number assigned to U.S. citizens and residents for tracking earnings and benefits.

The clue 'Two-dash ID' refers to the Social Security Number (???), which is formatted as three parts separated by two dashes (e.g., 123-45-6789). This is a common form of identification in the United States.

ID used for far more than its name suggests, ID thief's target: Abbr., XXX-XX-XXXX ID, Fig. with two hyphens, It's often identified by its last four digits, in brief