In ___ (as found)

The crossword clue “in ___ (as found) is SITU” is likely looking for a three-letter word that fills in the blank and creates a phrase meaning “as it is currently situated.” One possible answer could be “sit,” which, when combined with “u” and “in,” creates the phrase “in situ,” a term used in archaeology and other fields to describe objects that have not been moved from their original location. Another possible answer could be “set,” which similarly creates the phrase “set in situ.” Both “sit” and “set” are common crossword puzzle answers due to the frequent use of the terms “in situ” and “set in stone.”