What is the answer to "They often have AAA backing" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "They often have AAA backing" is TOWS (4 letters).

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They often have AAA backing NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 17, 2026 puzzle

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TOWS

4 letters · Down · last seen May 17, 2026