This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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PBS as a word: (Canada, US, television) Initialism of Public Broadcasting Service; (US, biology) Initialism of phosphate-buffered saline, a buffer solution commonly used in biological research.
PBS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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