What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "After-afterthought, for short" from March 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“After-afterthought, for short”

This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 6, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

PPS

Letters3

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels0

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 6, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “After-afterthought, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 6, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “After-afterthought, for short” clue?+

The answer is PPS (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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