The New York Times Crossword · 11-Across · 3 letters
Bed threads The New York Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 27, 2026
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What to notice
Use the three-letter grid form of an abbreviation for pajamas.
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Answer
How the trick resolves
PJS fits because "threads" informally means clothes, and the bed-specific clothes are pajamas, shortened to PJs.
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The slang sense of "threads" asks for an equally informal clothing abbreviation.
The answer in plain English
PJs is an informal abbreviation for pajamas, clothing commonly worn to bed.
Where this clue appeared
11-Across in The New York Times Crossword puzzle for August 27, 2026.
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