This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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PBS as a word: (Canada, US, television) Initialism of Public Broadcasting Service; (US, biology) Initialism of phosphate-buffered saline, a buffer solution commonly used in biological research.
PBS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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