This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 6, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
H _ _
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About the answer
HRS as a word: A male given name from the Slavic languages; Initialism of hepatorenal syndrome. [A rapid deterioration in kidney function in individuals with cirrhosis or fulminant liver failure.].
HRS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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