What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Smartphone precursors, for short" from January 5, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Smartphone precursors, for short”

This clue appeared as 88-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PDAS

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Smartphone precursors, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 5, 2025 as 88-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 “Smartphone precursors, for short” clue?+

The answer is PDAS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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