This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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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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O _ _
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OTS as a word: (advertising) Initialism of opportunity to see; Initialism of officer training school.
OTS has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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