This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026 (30 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.
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AIS as a word: (nautical) Initialism of automatic identification system, as an element of the Global Marine Distress and Safety System GMDSS; (pathology) Abbreviation of androgen insensitivity syndrome. [(pathology) A condition where an individual is unresponsive to male hormones. For persons with ....
AIS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 19, 2026.
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