Clock-setting abbr Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

When looking at the clue "Clock setting: abbr.," it immediately directs us to a specific abbreviation commonly associated with adjusting time on clocks. In this instance, the answer "DST" fits perfectly. Here's why:

• DST: This abbreviation stands for "Daylight Saving Time," a practice where clocks are set forward by one hour during the warmer months to make better use of daylight in the evenings.
• Clock Setting: Refers to the action of changing the time displayed on a clock, usually done to align with different time zones, seasons, or daylight saving time transitions.
• Abbr.: This abbreviation clue hints that the answer itself will be abbreviated, hence "DST" fitting perfectly as the shortened form of Daylight Saving Time.

Therefore, when solving today's crossword puzzle, the clue "Clock setting: abbr." corresponds precisely to the answer "DST" due to its direct association with adjusting time for Daylight Saving Time changes.

Definition of "DST"

daylight saving time.

 The Crossword clue "Clock-setting abbr" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	9 December 2018	DST
Jonesin Crosswords	26 June 2008	DST
Jonesin	24 June 2008	DST