This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026 (62 Across). 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.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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INS as a word: (computing) insert; (aviation) Initialism of inertial navigation system. [(aviation) A self-contained navigation device that determines an object's position, orientation, and ve....
INS has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 5, 2026.
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