The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ACRONYM which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2001.
NATO, eg crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| ACRONYM | 40 % | 7 | 
| PACT | 40 % | 4 | 
| ORG | 20 % | 3 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: NATO, eg
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- alliance
 - atlantic
 - ica
 - acronym
 - pact
 - north atlantic treaty organization
 - organization
 - ace
 - aclant
 - allied command atlantic
 - allied command europe
 - allies
 
Crossword Answer definitions
ACRONYM noun- An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words, sometimes exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser") rather than as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").
 - An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").
 
- To form into an acronym.
 
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result ACRONYM
- NASCAR or NATO
 - NASDAQ, NASCAR, or NASA
 - NASCAR or NASDAQ
 - Snafu, for one
 - NATO, e.g.
 - NASA, for one
 - NATO, for one
 - Radar or laser
 - NATO or OPEC
 - Scuba, e.g.
 
More clues leading to the result PACT
- Accord
 - Formal agreement
 - Kellogg-Briand __
 - Warsaw __ of 1955
 - Handshake deal, say
 - Concordat
 - Agreement
 - It's a bargain
 - Treaty
 - Amicable agreement