This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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J _ _
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JVS as a word: (countable) Initialism of joint venture. [A cooperative partnership between two individuals or businesses in which profits and risks are shared.]; Initialism of junior varsity. [In sports, a team composed of players who play behind the varsity unit.].
JVS 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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