61 Down

NYT Daily • August 24, 2025

"Highway to Hell" band

Answer:

ACDC

Hint:

This legendary rock group’s name is short for alternating and direct electrical currents.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the legendary Australian rock band AC/DC, famous for their 1979 hit "Highway to Hell." The song and album of the same name are iconic in rock music, making the band instantly recognizable from the title. The answer is written as "ACDC" without punctuation, which is how it often appears in crosswords for space reasons. If you know classic rock, this one’s a straightforward nod to their hard-hitting sound.

More Clues from This Puzzle

11 Across

3 letters

Educational advertisement, for short

14 Across

4 letters

Farm-related prefix

18 Across

5 letters

Ding-dong ditch, e.g.

20 Across

6 letters

Bitter Italian digestif