This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (16 Down). 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ABS as a word: (informal) The abdominal muscles. plural of ab; plumbing Pipes composed of this plastic.
ABS has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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