What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "1980s PC standard" from March 8, 2025?

Crossword clue

“1980s PC standard”

This clue appeared as 43-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MSDOS

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 8, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “1980s PC standard” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 8, 2025 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “1980s PC standard” clue?+

The answer is MSDOS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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