This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ S
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COTS as a word: Acronym of commercial/consumer off-the-shelf, ready-made merchandise that is available for sale, defined by market need, significant functionality and comple...; (NASA, space science) Acronym of Commercial Orbital Transportation Services, a program for delivery to the International Space Station by private companies.
COTS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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