This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (61 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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IPS as a word: (computing) Initialism of intrusion prevention system; (computing) Initialism of instructions per second.
IPS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
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