NYT Daily ? September 21, 2025
Several CBS dramas
Answer:
CSIS
Hint:
This trio of letters often appears at the end of crime-solving show titles that share a common investigative theme. Think of a well-known Canadian agency.
Explanation:
The clue plays on the abbreviation "CBS," which stands for the TV network Columbia Broadcasting System. "Several CBS dramas" hints at taking multiple letters from "CBS"—specifically, the first letters of each word in "Columbia Broadcasting System" (C, B, S) to form "CSIS." It’s a clever way to misdirect by making you think of TV shows while actually pointing to the initials of the network’s full name.
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General solving tip
Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.
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