This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026 (31 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: 3 squares
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MGS as a word: (space science, US, NASA) Initialism of Mars Global Surveyor; Initialism of Minnesota Geological Survey.
MGS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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