What is the answer to "Rug cleaner, for short" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Rug cleaner, for short" is VAC (3 letters).

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Rug cleaner, for short NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the January 11, 2026 puzzle

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VAC

3 letters · Across · last seen January 11, 2026