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3 squares · Mini Crossword · December 31, 2025 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.

Answer length: 3 squares

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IDS as a word: (computing) Initialism of intrusion detection system; (linguistics, uncountable) Initialism of infant-directed speech.

IDS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 31, 2025.

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