46 Across
NYT Daily • August 12, 2025
U.S. soldiers
Answer:
GIS
Hint:
Military personnel often abbreviated in casual conversation during wartime.
Explanation:
The clue "U.S. soldiers" points to the answer "GIS," which is a common abbreviation for "GIs," the informal term for American soldiers. The plural form "GIS" is used here instead of "GI" to match the number of letters required by the crossword. This is a straightforward abbreviation clue without any wordplay or hidden meanings.