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NYT Mini • August 17, 2025

A touchdown is worth six: Abbr.

Answer:

PTS

Hint:

Think of the abbreviation used on scoreboards for "points" in sports.

Explanation:

In American football, a touchdown scores six points, and "PTS" is the standard abbreviation for "points." The clue hints at this by mentioning the value of a touchdown and asking for the shortened form. It’s a straightforward sports reference where the answer is a common shorthand used in scorekeeping.

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