This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 (19 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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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PST as a word: Initialism of Pacific Standard Time. [The time of day in the time zone that encompasses the west coast of the United States.]; Initialism of Philippine Standard Time. [The official name for the time zone used in the Philippines.].
PST has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 14, 2026.
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