Nowhere to be found, for short

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 23, 2026

Stuck on the clue Nowhere to be found, for short from the New York Times Mini for March 23, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

Nowhere to be found, for short (4)

Answer

The answer to Nowhere to be found, for short is Awol (4 letters).

Why does Awol fit this clue?

This clue uses an abbreviation marker ('for short') to point to AWOL, which stands for 'absent without leave.' AWOL is military terminology describing a service member who is missing from their assigned post or duty without proper authorization. The phrase 'nowhere to be found' captures the essence of being absent or missing, which directly matches what AWOL represents. The qualifier 'for short' signals that the answer is an abbreviated form rather than a full word, guiding solvers toward the four-letter military acronym.

What does Nowhere to be found, for short mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

nowhere

adverb

•not in or to any place; absent or missing

found

verb

•past tense of find; discovered or located

short

noun

•an abbreviation or shortened form

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 5-down in the New York Times Mini on March 23, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.

NYT Mini — Mar 23, 2026

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What does Awol mean?

noun

•Absence without proper authority from the properly appointed place of duty, or from unit, organization, or other place of duty at which one is required to be at the time prescribed.

•A person who holds AWOL status.

adjective

•Absent without official leave (permission).

Origin of the word Awol

•origin: English military acronym

•period: World War I (1914-1918)

Originally written as 'A.W.O.L.' standing for 'Absent Without Official Leave,' it became so commonly used that it transformed from an acronym into a regular word pronounced as 'AY-wol.'

How to use Awol in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Awol.

•“The soldier was declared AWOL after failing to return from leave for three days.”

•“When the project deadline approached, half the team went AWOL and couldn't be reached.”

•“The CEO has been AWOL from board meetings ever since the scandal broke.”

What are other crossword clues for Awol?

“Missing unexpectedly” (4)

“Target of a search party” (4)

“Not present and not excused, for short” (4)

“Ex-P.F.C. Wintergreen's status, repeatedly, in "Catch-22"” (4)

“Case for military police” (4)

“Gone wrong, for short?” (4)

“Like a naughty Beetle Bailey, in brief” (4)

“Nowhere to be found” (4)

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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 23, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Mini for March 23, 2026 was published by Joel Fagliano and has 10 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

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Down

1DSheer torment (5)2D"The ___ of Hazzard" (5)3D"Catch you later!" (5)4DText reaction button between "👎" and "‼️" (4)5DNowhere to be found, for short (4)

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Frequently asked questions about Nowhere to be found, for short

What is the answer to Nowhere to be found, for short?: The answer is Awol (4 letters).
Where did this clue appear?: This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 23, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Nowhere to be found, for short have?: The answer has 4 letters: Awol.

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Naitik is a gaming enthusiast who loves solving daily word games and enjoys the friendly competition from time to time. He is the co-founder of Crossword Chef and enjoys thinking about how to make crossword solving more fun for everyone around the world.