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NOS as a word: (uncountable) Abbreviation of nitrous oxide (“N₂O”). [(inorganic chemistry) A non-flammable gas (N₂O) commonly used in surgery and dentistry for its anaesthe...; (countable) Acronym of nitrous oxide system.
NOS has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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