They're picked up by running backs: abbr.

Archive answer — July 25, 2026

29 Down

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“YDS” is the published 3-letter fill for 29 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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The Atlantic Crossword

This clue’s Saturday, July 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

18 clues
  1. 1Color similar to lavender
  2. 6<i>My Year of ___ and Relaxation</i> (Ottessa Moshfegh novel)
  3. 10___ acids (protein building blocks)
  4. 11<i>Cuatro</i> times <i>dos</i>
  5. 12Revival that shares some continuity with an original series
  6. 14U-turn from WSW
  7. 15They might buzz when they fly
  8. 16High-performance computer often used for gaming
  9. 17Amniotic ___
  10. 18Use an overhead bin
  11. 20Word before <i>roja</i> or <i>verde</i>
  12. 24That's a bit corny!
  13. 26<i>Resident Evil</i> protagonist known for his sex appeal
  14. 27Theme park that's home to Sleeping Beauty Castle
  15. 30Lost its edge?
  16. 31___ Thee Doll (first Black trans woman to lead a Broadway national tour)
  17. 32Allegedly bad places for Q-tips
  18. 33Mode that prioritizes efficiency: abbr.

Down

18 clues
  1. 1They're used to read discs
  2. 2"You can count on me!"
  3. 3"Tomorrow is another day"
  4. 4Insect in banyan trees?
  5. 5Vocal group?
  6. 6Many a phone scam
  7. 7Market-structures subj.
  8. 8It has a tongue but doesn't eat
  9. 9Alternatives to fries
  10. 13Chapters with distinct names
  11. 19Fitting name for a <i>Fairly OddParents</i> character
  12. 21Contract that might require a security deposit
  13. 22Fast-food chain with an Ocean Water soda
  14. 23"Therefore ..."
  15. 25___ Big Fish (ska band)
  16. 27National Peppermint Bark Day mo.
  17. 28Gershwin who wrote the lyrics to "I Got Rhythm"
  18. 29They're picked up by running backs: abbr.YDS

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Color similar to lavender

    Answer: LILAC

  2. 6. <i>My Year of ___ and Relaxation</i> (Ottessa Moshfegh novel)

    Answer: REST

  3. 10. ___ acids (protein building blocks)

    Answer: AMINO

  4. 11. <i>Cuatro</i> times <i>dos</i>

    Answer: OCHO

  5. 12. Revival that shares some continuity with an original series

    Answer: SOFTREBOOT

  6. 14. U-turn from WSW

    Answer: ENE

  7. 15. They might buzz when they fly

    Answer: DRONES

  8. 16. High-performance computer often used for gaming

    Answer: RIG

  9. 17. Amniotic ___

    Answer: SAC

  10. 18. Use an overhead bin

    Answer: STOW

  11. 20. Word before <i>roja</i> or <i>verde</i>

    Answer: SALSA

  12. 24. That's a bit corny!

    Answer: EAR

  13. 26. <i>Resident Evil</i> protagonist known for his sex appeal

    Answer: LEON

  14. 27. Theme park that's home to Sleeping Beauty Castle

    Answer: DISNEYLAND

  15. 30. Lost its edge?

    Answer: ERODED

  16. 31. ___ Thee Doll (first Black trans woman to lead a Broadway national tour)

    Answer: SIS

  17. 32. Allegedly bad places for Q-tips

    Answer: CANALS

  18. 33. Mode that prioritizes efficiency: abbr.

    Answer: ECO

Down

  1. 1. They're used to read discs

    Answer: LASERS

  2. 2. "You can count on me!"

    Answer: IMONIT

  3. 3. "Tomorrow is another day"

    Answer: LIFEGOESON

  4. 4. Insect in banyan trees?

    Answer: ANT

  5. 5. Vocal group?

    Answer: CORDS

  6. 6. Many a phone scam

    Answer: ROBOCALL

  7. 7. Market-structures subj.

    Answer: ECON

  8. 8. It has a tongue but doesn't eat

    Answer: SHOE

  9. 9. Alternatives to fries

    Answer: TOTS

  10. 13. Chapters with distinct names

    Answer: ERAS

  11. 19. Fitting name for a <i>Fairly OddParents</i> character

    Answer: WANDA

  12. 21. Contract that might require a security deposit

    Answer: LEASE

  13. 22. Fast-food chain with an Ocean Water soda

    Answer: SONIC

  14. 23. "Therefore ..."

    Answer: ANDSO

  15. 25. ___ Big Fish (ska band)

    Answer: REEL

  16. 27. National Peppermint Bark Day mo.

    Answer: DEC

  17. 28. Gershwin who wrote the lyrics to "I Got Rhythm"

    Answer: IRA

  18. 29. They're picked up by running backs: abbr.

    Answer: YDS

The answer to “They're picked up by running backs: abbr.” in the The Atlantic Crossword is YDS — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 25, 2026 at 29-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“They're picked up by running backs: abbr.” answer

YDS(3 letters)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “They're picked up by running backs: abbr.”?

The answer is YDS.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: YDS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for July 25, 2026 at 29-Down.

Can this clue have a different answer?

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Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

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