Crossword clue
“Military mind games, for short”
This clue appeared as 48-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
PSYOPSLetters6
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Military mind games, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 26, 2026 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P 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 “Military mind games, for short” clue?+
The answer is PSYOPS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 26, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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