This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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IQS as a word: (slang) Smart, intelligent; Initialism of intelligence quotient. [A score derived from one of several different standardized tests attempting to measure a person's intelligence relative....
IQS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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