What is the answer to "App often shortened to its first five letters" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "App often shortened to its first five letters" is INSTAGRAM (9 letters).

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App often shortened to its first five letters NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 11, 2026 puzzle

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INSTAGRAM

9 letters · Down · last seen September 11, 2026

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