8 Across
NYT Mini • September 5, 2025
D.C. baseball player
Answer:
NAT
Hint:
Team that moved from Montreal in 2005 and plays its home games at Nationals Park.
Explanation:
The clue "D.C. baseball player" refers to a member of the Washington Nationals, the Major League Baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The answer "NAT" is a shortened, informal nickname for the team, often used by fans and media. It’s a straightforward abbreviation—like calling the Yankees the "Yanks"—so no wordplay is involved, just team culture.
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