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NYT Daily • August 19, 2025

Hosp. area

Answer:

ICU

Hint:

Critical patients receive round-the-clock care in this specialized medical unit.

Explanation:

"Hosp. area" is short for "hospital area," which is a common crossword shorthand. The answer "ICU" fits because it stands for Intensive Care Unit, a critical section of a hospital. Crossword clues often use abbreviations like this to save space while testing the solver’s knowledge of medical terms.

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