This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (65 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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About the answer
DMS as a word: (colloquial) Dr. Martens-branded boots or shoes; (uncountable, automotive) Initialism of Driver Monitoring System.
DMS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 12, 2026.
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