Subdivisions of some counties: Abbr.

TWPS

Think of how some rural areas in states like Pennsylvania are organized—these units often handle local governance and services. The abbreviation sounds like what you might call a small, tight-knit group.

This clue asks for an abbreviation representing smaller administrative areas within certain counties. In parts of the U.S., particularly Pennsylvania, counties are divided into "townships," which are often shortened to "twps." in official or informal contexts. The plural abbreviation "TWPS" fits the clue’s request for a concise, recognized term.