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The Clue

Powers-that-be (3 letter answer)

The Answer

INS

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The answer INS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.

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Definition

INS as a noun:

1. (Immigration and Naturalization Service, INS) = an agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States

IN as a noun:

1. (inch, in) = a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
2. (indium, In, atomic number 49) = a rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite
3. (Indiana, Hoosier State, IN) = a state in midwestern United States