“Latin phrase that's often abbreviated” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IDEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Latin phrase that's often abbreviated”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 21, 2025, where it runs at 39 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.