This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026 (32 Down). 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: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ S
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PDAS as a word: (colloquial) Initialism of public display of affection. [An act of physical intimacy in the view of others.]; (electronics) Initialism of personal digital assistant. [(dated) A hand-held computer, mostly used as an organizer.].
PDAS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 17, 2026.
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