Answer: acronym

AnswerCrossword Clue
ACRONYMNASA, e.g.
acronyma word formed from initials
acronymword formed from successive initials or groups of letters, as NATO
ACRONYMOpening letters?
ACRONYMSCUBA, for one
ACRONYMRadar or scuba, e.g.
ACRONYM'AWOL' or 'NASA,' e.g.
ACRONYMLaser or radar
ACRONYMBasis of the answer to each starred clue, commonly
ACRONYMNASCAR or NATO
ACRONYMIt stands for something
ACRONYMRadar, e.g.
ACRONYMScuba, e.g.
ACRONYMNATO or OPEC
ACRONYMNATO, e.g.
ACRONYMSnafu, for one
ACRONYMNASCAR or NASDAQ
ACRONYMNASDAQ, NASCAR, or NASA