This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, December 1, 2025 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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H _ _
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HMS as a word: A 24 or 12-hour time format that includes seconds, in addition to hours and minutes; (mathematics) Initialism of hour-minute-second:.
HMS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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