What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Banned substances in sports, for short" from August 25, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Banned substances in sports, for short”

This clue appeared as 55-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 25, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PEDS

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 25, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Banned substances in sports, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 25, 2025 as 55-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Banned substances in sports, for short” clue?+

The answer is PEDS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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