What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Texting format, for short" from September 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Texting format, for short”

This clue appeared as 61-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times

SMS

Letters3

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels0

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Texting format, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 29, 2026 as 61-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Texting format, for short” clue?+

The answer is SMS (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 29, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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