This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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PGS as a word: (US, military) Initialism of prompt global strike; Initialism of purple glove syndrome. [A skin disease presenting with swollen, discoloured, painful extremities, associated with intravenous administration of....
PGS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 1, 2026.
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