The phrase refers to the hints or prompts provided in a crossword puzzle that lead to answers related to the act of sharing content on the Instagram platform. For example, a clue might be “Picture sharing on social media” with the answer being UPLOADS, or a variation of that word, depending on the number of letters required.
Such clues highlight the pervasive role of the image-based social network in modern culture and language. Their appearance within crossword puzzles indicates a level of general knowledge assumed among puzzle solvers. The puzzles function as a reflection of current trends, integrating online activity into traditional pastimes.