This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 (18 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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Answer length: 3 squares
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I _ _
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INC as a word: (chiefly Canada, US, postpositive) Incorporated, corporation, describing a type of (business) company that carries certain legal obligations; (chiefly Canada, US) Alternative spelling of Inc. [(chiefly Canada, US, postpositive) Incorporated, corporation, describing a type of (business) company that....
INC has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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