This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (103 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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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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NYS as a word: Abbreviation of New York State. [A state of the United States.].
NYS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 4, 2026.
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