This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (55 Across). 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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APS as a word: (US) Initialism of Adult Protective Services (“social services provided to abused, neglected, or exploited older adults and adults with significant disabilit...; (Australia) Initialism of Australian Public Service (“the Australian federal civil service”).
APS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 24, 2025.
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