The "S" in EST, for short — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the May 17 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
STD
3 letters
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May 17 2026
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Daily Themed Crossword May 17 2026
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May 22 2024
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February 10 2024
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December 24 2023
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October 31 2023
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Daily Themed Crossword October 31 2023
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May 24 2022
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Daily Themed Crossword May 24 2022
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Benchmark, for short
STD
3
Central ___ Time, briefly
STD
3
"S" in CST, for short
STD
3
The "S" in CST, for short
STD
3
"S" in EST, for short
STD
3
"S" in EST, for short
STD
3
"S" in EST, for short
STD
3
The "S" in PST, for short
STD
3
Central ___ Time, for short
STD
3
The "S" in CST, for short
STD
3
"S" in CST, briefly
STD
3
"S" of EST, for short
STD
3
Summer coolers: Abbr.
ACS
3
Drop an egg, like a hen
LAY
3
___ out of (withdraw from)
OPT
3
___ Cooper (compact car)
MINI
4
Alien's ride: Abbr.
UFO
3
"Rain ___," Oscar-winning film starring Dustin Hoffman
MAN
3
Like two matching socks
PAIR
4
When read with 52a, a three-layered dish made with meat and toasted bread ... or what 28a, 31a, and 41a are types of
CLUB
4
Hardworking insect in a colony
ANT
3
___ eater (fussy eater)
PICKY
5
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