What is the answer to "Target of bird-dog exercises" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Target of bird-dog exercises" is ABS (3 letters).

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Target of bird-dog exercises NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the March 23, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ABS

3 letters · Down · last seen March 23, 2026

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