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NYT Daily • August 30, 2025

Spots for scrubs, for short

Answer:

ORS

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue plays on the double meaning of "scrubs." In a hospital, "scrubs" are the uniforms worn by medical staff, and the "spots" where they work are operating rooms—often shortened to "ORs." The "for short" hint confirms we’re looking for an abbreviation, making "ORS" the perfect fit.

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