This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 (56 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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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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