This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026 (37 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (34 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
NYT Crossword, October 2, 2026, 37 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
S _ _
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About the answer
STS as a word: Initialism of science and technology studies; (software) Initialism of SharePoint Team Services (the first name given to Microsoft SharePoint Foundation).
STS has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
NYT Crossword, April 1, 2026, 34 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
R _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ S
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About the answer
RTES as a word: A bus formerly manufactured by the Associated Equipment Company, mostly for use in London; (Internet) Abbreviation of retweet. [(Twitter) A message reposted or forwarded in this way.].
RTES has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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