Extra periods, for short NYT Crossword Clue

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2 ? T
3 ? S
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      Hint 1

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      Think of what happens when the clock runs out but the game isn't over yet.

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      ??? stands for overtimes, which are additional periods played to break a tie in sports games.

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      The clue 'Extra periods, for short' refers to overtime periods in sports games, which are often abbreviated as '???.' These are additional periods played when a game is tied at the end of regular time.

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      Fourth qtr. followers, N.F.L. tiebreakers, in brief, Deciding periods, in brief, Tie-breaking periods, for short, Nail-biting sports periods, for short

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Extra periods, for short” in the New York Times puzzle November 25 2025 is OTS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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