This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
M _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ S
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About the answer
MOCS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 15, 2026.
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