This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (49 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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UPS as a word: (electronics, nonstandard, transitive) To connect a device to an uninterruptible power supply; Initialism of United Parcel Service.
UPS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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