The Clue
Special connections (3 letter answer)
The Answer
INS
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Notes
The answer INS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
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Grp. protecting U.S. borders
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