This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 5, 2026.
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