____ Moines Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue is "— Moines", and the answer to this clue is "DES".

Let's break down the clue and understand why the answer is "DES":

1. The clue itself is "— Moines". The dash represents a missing letter or letters in the word that we need to fill in. In this case, we are looking for a word that ends with "Moines".
2. "Des" is a common abbreviation used to refer to the city of Des Moines, which is the capital city of the state of Iowa in the United States.
3. The answer "DES" fits perfectly as it ends with "Moines" and is a recognized abbreviation for Des Moines.

Using abbreviations in crossword puzzles is quite common, and the abbreviation "DES" for Des Moines helps to keep the puzzle concise and challenging. Crossword constructors often use abbreviations to create clues that require the solvers to think creatively and consider alternative interpretations.

Remember, crossword puzzles are a popular form of entertainment and mental exercise that challenge our linguistic and analytical skills. They provide an opportunity to expand our vocabulary and think outside the box.

So, the answer to today's clue "— Moines" is "DES".

Definition of "DES"

data encryption standard.

 The Crossword clue "____ Moines" published 326 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Star Tribune	9 April 2024	DES
Universal	13 March 2024	DES
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	11 March 2024	DES
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	9 January 2024	DES
Newsday.com	14 December 2023	DES
Wall Street Journal	11 December 2023	DES

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Crosswords With Friends	24 April 2023	DES
USA Today	16 April 2023	DES
L.A. Times Daily	15 February 2023	DES
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	29 January 2023	DES
The Washington Post Sunday	4 December 2022	DES
New York Times	31 October 2021	DES
Penny dell	11 December 2019	DES
Daily Celebrity	17 December 2018	Des
Penny dell sunday	23 September 2018	DES
The Washington Post	3 April 2018	DES
L.A. Times Sunday	14 February 2010	DES
Ink Well xwords	27 March 2009	DES
L.A. Times Magazine	2 September 2007	DES
Jonesin	7 August 2006	DES