This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
PSYOPS as a word: Techniques used by military and police forces to influence the beliefs, emotions and behaviour of citizens.
PSYOPS 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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