This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (3 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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RDS as a word: Initialism of relational database service; (medicine) Initialism of respiratory distress syndrome.
RDS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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