This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (22 Across). 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: 3 squares
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U _ _
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UPS as a word: (electronics, nonstandard, transitive) To connect a device to an uninterruptible power supply; Initialism of United Parcel Service.
UPS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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