Republicans, for short

Answer:

GOP

Hint:

This party’s symbol is an elephant and it often opposes the Democrats in U.S. politics.

Explanation:

"Republicans, for short" is a straightforward abbreviation clue. The Republican Party in the U.S. is commonly called the GOP, which stands for "Grand Old Party," a nickname that’s been used since the 1870s. The clue hints at this well-known shorthand, so the answer is simply the three-letter initialism everyone recognizes.

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General solving tip

When a clue says 'informally,' 'slangily,' or 'casually,' think slang, clipped forms, or texting abbreviations. Try the short casual word you'd use in speech or a message.

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