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3 squares · NYT Crossword · October 12, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.

Answer length: 3 squares

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INK as a word: A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc; (countable) A particular type, color or container of this fluid.

INK has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 4, 2026.

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