This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (37 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
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About the answer
APTS as a word: (transport) Initialism of Advanced Public Transportation Systems.
APTS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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