Crossword clue

“Things people prefer to type on in secrecy, for short”

This clue appeared as 66-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ATMS

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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Dec 31, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Things people prefer to type on in secrecy, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 31, 2025 as 66-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Things people prefer to type on in secrecy, for short” clue?+

The answer is ATMS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 31, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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