This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (53 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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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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SYS as a word: (computing, attributive) Abbreviation of system. [A group or set of related things that operate together as a complex whole.]; Abbreviation of systolic blood pressure, found on blood pressure monitors. [(physiology) The highest pressure within the bloodstream, occurring during each h....
SYS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 18, 2026.
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