This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 (46 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
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I _ _ _ _
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I _ _ _ O
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INSPO as a word: (slang) Clipping of inspiration. [(physiology, uncountable) The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and fl....
INSPO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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