Clock setting in the U.K.: Abbr.
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 21, 2026
Stuck on the clue Clock setting in the U.K.: Abbr. from the New York Times Mini for March 21, 2026? We have the correct 3-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Clock setting in the U.K.: Abbr. (3)
Answer
The answer to Clock setting in the U.K.: Abbr. is Greenwich Mean Time (3 letters).
Why does Greenwich Mean Time fit this clue?
This is an abbreviation clue where 'Abbr.' signals that the answer is a shortened form, pointing to GMT as the three-letter abbreviation for Greenwich Mean Time. Greenwich Mean Time is the time standard based on the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. The phrase 'in the U.K.' specifically connects to Greenwich's location in England, where this time standard originated and serves as the baseline for coordinating time zones worldwide. GMT remains the official time reference for the United Kingdom during winter months, making it the natural clock setting for the country.
What does Clock setting in the U.K.: Abbr. mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Clock
noun
•a device that shows the time
setting
noun
•a particular position or configuration
U.K.
noun
•abbreviation for United Kingdom
Abbr.
noun
•abbreviation, indicating the answer is shortened
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 10-across in the New York Times Mini on March 21, 2026, by Christina Iverson, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
NYT Mini — Mar 21, 2026
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What does Greenwich Mean Time mean?
noun
•the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, used as the basis for calculating time throughout most of the world and formerly the standard time in Britain
How to use Greenwich Mean Time in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Greenwich Mean Time.
•“The BBC broadcasts its evening news at 6:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time throughout the United Kingdom.”
•“International flight schedules often list departure and arrival times in Greenwich Mean Time to avoid confusion across time zones.”
•“The conference call is scheduled for 2:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time, which means participants in New York will need to join at 9:00 AM local time.”
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The New York Times Mini for March 21, 2026 was published by Christina Iverson and has 18 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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- What is the answer to Clock setting in the U.K.: Abbr.?
- The answer is Greenwich Mean Time (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 21, 2026.
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- The answer has 3 letters: Greenwich Mean Time.
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Puzzle
NYT Mini — Mar 21, 2026
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editor
Joel Fagliano
date
position
10 Across
answer length
3 letters