This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026 (14 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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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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D _ _
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DHS as a word: (US) Initialism of Department of Homeland Security; (US) Initialism of Department of Human Services.
DHS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 13, 2026.
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