Whom you might greet with open arms, for short? NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Whom you might greet with open arms, for short?" is TSA.
The clue plays on the idea of greeting someone with open arms, which is a metaphor for the security screening process at airports where the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) often requires travelers to raise their arms for scanning. 'For short' indicates that the answer is an acronym.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 16, 2025.
TSA stands for Transportation Security Administration, a U.S. agency responsible for security at airports and other transportation systems.
Wanders in an airport, for short, Org. with wands and scanners, Org. that issues Known Traveler Numbers, Org. that ended its "shoes-off" policy in 2025, They offer traveler’s checks
The answer to “Whom you might greet with open arms, for short?” in the New York Times puzzle October 16 2025 is TSA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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