This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SDS as a word: Initialism of safety data sheet; (organic chemistry) Initialism of sodium dodecyl sulfate. [Synonym of sodium lauryl sulfate.].
SDS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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