What 8 letter word has kst in the middle, in the beginning, and at the end?

Why this works

This riddle plays with the structure of the word "inkstand." The clue mentions "kst" being in the middle, which can be a bit misleading; instead, if you break down the word, "in" is at the beginning, and "and" is at the end. The 'k' sound is implied by the letters surrounding 'st,' which are 'i' and 'a' in this case, creating a fun twist that leads you to think of the word creatively rather than just focusing on the literal placement of the letters.