This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ S
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COTS as a word: Acronym of commercial/consumer off-the-shelf, ready-made merchandise that is available for sale, defined by market need, significant functionality and comple...; (NASA, space science) Acronym of Commercial Orbital Transportation Services, a program for delivery to the International Space Station by private companies.
COTS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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