This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (69 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
Y _ _
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About the answer
YDS as a word: Alternative form of yd.
YDS 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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