This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 5, 2026 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PCS as a word: (telecommunications) Initialism of personal communication system; (military) Initialism of permanent change of station.
PCS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 5, 2026.
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