June 18, 2026 Daily / 40A / 3 letters
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Mix-___ (ice cream shop supply) NYT Crossword Clue
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Why This Answer Fits
INS is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Mix-___ (ice cream shop supply)". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 40A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: INS in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- INS has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 40A.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "Mix-___ (ice cream shop supply)", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 40A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 40A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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